Ground Squirrel at La Jolla Cove , April 2025/ by@Azi S. | ©Wildlife Jewel
🌍 World Environment Day 2025
Theme: Ending Plastic Pollution
This year’s World Environment Day focuses on ending plastic pollution.
Today, we’re highlighting a tragic reality we witnessed during our recent EYES Coastal Monitoring—a Ground Squirrel with a plastic bag lodged in his mouth, desperately struggling to remove it. He was on a closed section of the cliffside at the Cove, and heartbreakingly, we couldn’t reach him to help.
On this World Environment Day—and every day—we can take action to prevent scenes like this:
🛍 Choose non-plastic options when shopping
🚶 Carry a reusable tote on your walks to collect debris
🚯 Say no to single-use plastics
Join Wildlife Jewels Sweep for Wildlife group and be part of the solution at one of our local beach cleanups!
Plastic waste is everywhere—floating in the water, tangled in kelp, scattered across the sand.
Recently, during our EYES coastal wildlife monitoring, we observed a juvenile gull repeatedly pecking at a plastic Gatorade bottle.
Scenes like this are far too common—and dangerous. Plastic pollution harms wildlife every day, often in ways we don’t immediately see.
GULL l at La Jolla Children’s Pool , April 2025/ by@Azi S. | ©Wildlife Jewel
Ground Squirrel at La Jolla Cove , April 2025/ by@Azi S. | ©Wildlife Jewel
GULLl at La Jolla Children’s Pool , April 2025/ by@Azi S. | ©Wildlife Jewel
Join Wildlife Jewels’ Sweep for Wildlife
What a beautiful Earth Day at the coast! Thank you to everyone who joined Wildlife Jewels for our Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife at Corona del Mar State Beach.
What a fabulous day at the coast! 💙 Thank you to everyone who joined Wildlife Jewels for our New Year Sweep for Wildlife at Corona del Mar State Beach. Together, our community made the shoreline safer for both people and wildlife—while learning about our local seabirds and marine life, the threats they face, and simple actions we can all take to protect them.
Kick off the year by protecting California’s coastal wildlife—while learning about local seabirds, including iconic brown pelicans and the inspiring story of a resilient resident gull.
What a fabulous day! Thank you to everyone who joined Wildlife Jewels® for our Sweep for Wildlife cleanup at Corona del Mar State Beach. Together we made the shoreline safer for people and wildlife—while learning about our local seabirds and marine life, the threats they face, and simple actions we can all take to protect them.
Be part of our Coastal Cleanup Day Sweep for Wildlife, where community members and wildlife advocates will come together to remove harmful debris, protect coastal wildlife, and learn about the threats marine debris poses to our oceans.
What a Fabulous Day! Thank you all for joining Wildlife Jewels® for our Summer Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Walk at Fletcher Cove Beach!
Thank you for joining us at the Wildlife Jewels Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Walk! Your dedication to cleaning the beach and protecting our precious wildlife is truly appreciated.
You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels on Sunday, April 27th, from 4-6 PM for our 2nd Annual Earth Day “Sweep & Learn for Wildlife” Walk in the beautiful coastal town of Corona del Mar!
On Sunday December 15th, Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach clean-up in Corona Del Mar State Beach and king tides exploration walk at little corona del mar tide pools. This event was part of our Sweep for Wildlife program from our Ocean Conservation initiative aimed at cleaning the beach and educating the community about our native wildlife, the threats debris poses to their lives, and ways they can contribute to protecting them.
What an incredible day! Thank you all for joining Wildlife Jewels® at our Sweep & Learn for Wildlife King Tides Beach Cleanup Walk at Fletcher Cove Beach!
You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels® for our Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Walk in Solana Beach!
Help us remove debris, learn about the majestic coastal wildlife residents in Solana Beach you're helping to protect, understand the threats they face, and discover actionable steps you can take every day to protect our precious wildlife.
Introducing the Wildlife Jewels “Sweep for Wildlife™” Solana Beach Community Group: Join Us in Keeping Our Beautiful Beach Clean and Protecting Our Wildlife from Marine Debris!
Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach clean-up in celebration of Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 at the charming Corona Del Mar State Beach on the 21st of September 2024. This event was part of our Sweep for Wildlife™ program from our Oceans Conservation initiative aimed at cleaning the beach and educating the community about our native wildlife, the threats debris poses to their lives, and ways they can contribute to protecting them.
You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels® on Saturday September 21st for California Coastal Cleanup Day at our "Sweep & Learn for Wildlife” Beach Cleanup Walk in the beautiful coastal town of Corona del Mar!
On Sunday, August 25th, Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach cleanup at Fletcher Cove Beach. Our focus was on picking up debris while educating our community about the threats debris poses to native wildlife and how we can all contribute to protecting our precious wildlife and preserving our beautiful coastline. We were delighted to see the Solana Beach community come together with such enthusiasm and commitment, making a substantial impact in protecting our invaluable wildlife.
Join Wildlife Jewels on Sunday August 25th at 11 AM, help us remove debris, learn about the majestic coastal wildlife residents in Solana Beach you're helping to protect, understand the threats they face, and discover actionable steps you can take every day to protect our precious wildlife.
Wildlife Jewels EYES and Rescue Updates
Discover Ruby's magical Western Gull rescue on the San Diego coast, her recovery at Shalom Wildlife Hospital, and heartwarming reunion with her parents.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew found and rescued a distressed juvenile Brown Booby from La Jolla Cove cliffs after a two-day search and coordinated wildlife rescue effort.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew responded to a stranded Western Grebe and transported the bird for emergency care as distressed and deceased grebes are found along the Southern California coast.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew rescues a distressed cormorant from below the wall at Point La Jolla and transports the bird for emergency wildlife veterinary care.
💔 We’re devastated to see another Western Gull fledgling entangled in fishing gear in La Jolla. On August 10, we documented Beryl, a young Western Gull entangled in fishing line and a large lure. Despite days of searching, we were unable to find her again
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew found and responded to a Pelagic Cormorant in distress during a Search Scout survey in La Jolla, helping the bird reach emergency veterinary care.
Follow the remarkable rescue of an entangled Brown Pelican at Crystal Cove, from fishing-gear injuries through rehabilitation to his return to the wild.
After weeks of documenting entangled seabirds at Point La Jolla, a precious Brandt’s Cormorant finally became reachable. Meet Azurite and follow her journey from fishing gear entanglement to rescue and a second chance.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew rescued a Brandt’s Cormorant entangled in fishing gear at La Jolla Cove and transported the bird to wildlife rehabilitation for care.
Wildlife Jewels is searching for Beryl, a recently fledged Western Gull in La Jolla with fishing line and a lure wrapped around her beak. Learn how to report a sighting.
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.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2026 with Wildlife Jewels! Discover Paraíba the rescued Common Loon and our new USFWS migratory bird transport permit.
Rhinos have walked our planet for millions of years, playing a vital role in the wild landscapes they inhabit. Yet today, three of the world’s five rhino species are Critically Endangered.
Celebrate World Shorebirds Day with Wildlife Jewels at Crystal Cove State Park and discover Willets, Whimbrels, Black Turnstones, Marbled Godwits, and the coastal habitats shorebirds depend on.
Celebrate California Wildlife Day, National Hummingbird Day, and California Biodiversity Day while raising awareness of the urgent need to protect every individual wild animal and the habitats they depend on.
Discover why Antarctic krill are vital to the Southern Ocean food web and how protecting krill helps penguins, whales, seals, seabirds, and other wildlife.
Celebrate World Seabird Day with Wildlife Jewels and learn how field monitoring, rescue support, and conservation help protect California's remarkable seabirds.
Celebrate World Seabird Day with Wildlife Jewels and learn how field monitoring, rescue support, and conservation help protect California's remarkable seabirds.
Today is World Albatross Day.
Last year, during Southern California’s seabird crisis, Wildlife Jewels had the opportunity to document a precious Laysan Albatross receiving expert care at Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center after potentially suffering from domoic acid poisoning.
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
Wildlife Jewels’s Explore Wildlife Days: Discovering the Majesty of the Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Wildlife Jewels continues to document seabird entanglements in La Jolla, particularly at Point La Jolla, as birds face fishing gear and other pressures.