✨ Shining the Spotlight on Moissanite, a precious Yellow-Crowned Night Heron! ✨
✨ Shining the Spotlight on Moissanite, a precious Yellow-Crowned Night Heron! ✨
Wildlife Jewels Shine: Sparking awareness and protection of our Jewels through imagery.
Meet Moissanite, a juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron we recently had the joy of observing at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. She is now part of our Jewels of Newport Bay art series💛
Next Saturday at the Back Bay Science Center, our community will bring Moissanite’ drawing to life on canvas during our Paint for Wildlife art activity — part of our Jewels of Newport Bay – Community Edition, Series 2. 🎨
Join us as we celebrate the unique wildlife of Upper Newport Bay through art, awareness, and community connection.
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Shining the Spotlight on Golden Beryl, a Precious House Wren of Upper Newport Bay
Shining the Spotlight on Golden Beryl, a Precious House Wren of Upper Newport Bay

Photo: Golden Beryl the House Wren at the Upper Newport Bay, May 2025 © Wildlife Jewels
Wildlife Jewels Shine: Sparking awareness and protection of our Jewels through imagery.
Spotlight of the week!
Meet Golden Beryl, a precious House Wren we recently had the delight of observing at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve.
We’re excited to shine a light on this special bird by featuring Golden Beryl in our upcoming collection of educational arts—raising awareness about the beautiful and unique wildlife inhabitants of the Upper Newport Bay. Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
Explore our Wildlife Jewels Rescue Updates
Discover ways you can help detect and help distressed wildlife, including precious California Brown Pelicans!