✨ Wildlife Jewels SHINE Spotlight: Meet Citrine the Burrowing Owl ✨
✨ Wildlife Jewels SHINE Spotlight: Meet Citrine the Burrowing Owl ✨
✨ Wildlife Jewels SHINE™ Spotlight ✨
🦉 Meet Citrine the Burrowing Owl.
We recently had the delight of spotting a majestic burrowing owl—just a curious peek from its burrow, like a secret sparkle of the wild.
Burrowing owls live in underground homes and, in the wild, can live around 6–8 years. Let’s move gently, give them space, and protect the habitats that help them thrive. 💛
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Wildlife Jewels Shine Spotlight of the week!
Meet Opal, a precious Greater Roadrunner we recently had the delight of observing at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve.
Wildlife Jewels World Wetlands Day Walk: A precious California Brown Pelican at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Explore our Wildlife Jewels Community Outreach Updates
Wildlife Jewels joined The Nat’s Weekends of Wonder: Oceans, sharing ocean-inspired art, coastal wildlife education, marine debris awareness, and an interactive drawing activity for visitors.
Wildlife Jewels joined Newport Bay Conservancy’s Earth Day at the Bay to celebrate the wildlife of Upper Newport Bay through community art, education, and conservation.
We’re looking forward to joining Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center at their 18th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower tomorrow! 🐣💜
Join us this Saturday at Newport Bay Conservancy’s Earth Day at the Bay! Visit Wildlife Jewels to discover the magical wildlife inhabitants of Upper Newport Bay and take part in our Paint the Jewels of Newport Bay activity.
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A Second Chance for an Entangled Brown Pelican. One moment of awareness helped change the course of his life. On July 22, 2026, a Wildlife Jewels® Search Scout survey at Crystal Cove State Park became an unexpected rescue mission.
Wildlife Jewels continues monitoring injured harbor seal pup Kyanite at La Jolla's Children's Pool. Giving her space to haul out could provide a chance for rescue.
Wildlife Jewels documented at least 10 entangled cormorants in one day at Point La Jolla. Learn about this growing seabird entanglement crisis and ongoing monitoring efforts.
Wildlife Jewels® documented Blue-Banded Brown Pelican 429 during a Point La Jolla Search Scout survey, helping track the bird's recovery after rehabilitation.
During our EYES field surveys at Children’s Pool, we have continued observing the same injured harbor seal pup since June 28. She has a deep wound near her left shoulder/front flipper and appears to have difficulty moving.
During our EYES Children’s Pool survey yesterday, Wildlife Jewels documented a precious seal pup with a concerning open wound on the left neck/shoulder area.
Wildlife Jewels documented a yearling sea lion badly entangled in fishing line in La Jolla before SeaWorld Rescue successfully rescued her. Learn how discarded fishing gear threatens marine wildlife.
A California Brown Pelican in distress at San Marcos High School was safely rescued through coordinated efforts between Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew, San Diego Humane Society, and SeaWorld Rescue.
Thank you to everyone who attended a recent Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew training session at La Jolla Shores.
🚨 California Brown Pelicans need your help
California Brown Pelicans need your help. A concerning number have recently been found distressed along our coast, and other seabirds, including cormorants, are affected as well.
🚨 ENTANGLED WILDLIFE ALERT — La Jolla Cove 🚨
During our recent EYES wildlife monitoring at La Jolla Cove, we documented two entangled Brandt’s cormorants within ~2 feet of each other—including clearly visible rope/line. 💔
We’ve launched a neighborhood group for the La Jolla community to share local wildlife rescue resources and guidance specific to our coastline.
Last week, Wildlife Jewels hosted a hands-on Rescue Crew training in La Jolla focused on coastal birds. Using props, we practiced responsible response skills—how to recognize signs of distress, coordinate safely, and support bird rescue when professional help is needed.
Introducing the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew (Pilot Program) for Birds | La Jolla Cove and North County San Diego.
Wildlife Jewels® is launching the Rescue Crew (Pilot Program) in La Jolla to support responsible wildlife observation, reporting, and coordination with authorized responders along the Southern California coast.
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Wildlife Jewels was honored to be presented with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition during the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew ribbon-cutting ceremony.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Wildlife Jewels celebrated the official launch of the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew program with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Solana Beach.
Wildlife Jewels is a proud new Member of IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, joining a global network dedicated to conserving nature and protecting biodiversity.
Wildlife Jewels has been awarded a City of Newport Beach Cultural Arts Grant for The Art of Newport Beach Wildlife: Community Painting & Showcase, a free community art program celebrating Newport Beach wildlife.
Wildlife Jewels received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from U.S. Congressman Dave Min for its wildlife conservation and community impact.
✨ Wildlife Jewels SHINE Spotlight: Meet Citrine the Burrowing Owl ✨