Baby Bird Season in the Bay Area
With the excitement surrounding the release of the new Migration movie, we’d like to share some fun facts about Mallards and the other duck species we care for at International Bird Rescue.
Taking Action Every Day
International Bird Rescue’s wildlife clinics are open year-round to provide critical care to seabirds beyond treating oiled wildlife. Each year our rehabilitation teams admit 3,500-5,000 birds between our two California clinic locations. These patients were brought to us by the general public and affiliated wildlife groups. Our focus has been to act toward balance with the natural world by rescuing waterbirds in crisis – since 1971 we’ve admitted over 160,000 birds and the count continues. Read more
What's New in the Blog
Honoring a Historic Response: Voices From the 2000 Treasure Spill
June 23rd marks the 25th anniversary of the Merchant Vessel (MV) Treasure Spill – the largest and most successful wildlife emergency response in history.
Coexisting with Beavers at Cordelia Slough
Tending to landscape means making space for the local wildlife that depends on it. But when that wildlife is a group of industrious beavers determined to turn your water management system into their dream pond, things get a little more complicated.
Milestones to the Wild: Raising Cormorants for Release
Eight Double-crested Cormorants, who arrived in our care as a mix of eggs and newly hatched chicks, have officially been raised to be wild birds and released back to nature.
WAYS TO HELP
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Planned Giving
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Volunteer your time to help rehabilitate aquatic birds.
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Donations
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Did you spot a Blue-banded Brown Pelican or another banded bird?
Please follow the instructions to report your sighting. These citizen science reports are valuable in the study of rehabilitated wildlife.