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Home | Celebrating 50 Years of Bird Rescue

Celebrating 50 Years of Bird Rescue

A Groovy Year-long Wildlife Benefit

2021 is a special milestone. It marks 50 years since a massive oil spill led to the hatching of International Bird Rescue. 

Join us in commemorating our anniversary as we bring together the larger Bird Rescue family for groovy gatherings, limited edition merchandise, and inspiring stories throughout the year. We hope this celebration will set the stage for 50 more years of second chances for waterbirds. Read: 50th Albatross Manifesto

How It Began

On January 18, 1971, two Standard Oil tankers collided near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.

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Show your support and help fund the next 50 years.

Event Calendar

January 14, 2021 –

April 17, 2021 –

July 17, 2021 –

October 23, 2021 –

How It All Began – completed

Groovy Gathering #1 – Stay informed of new details: Sign up

Groovy Gathering #2 Stay informed of new details: Sign up

Groovy Gathering #3 (In person, if possible) Stay informed of new details: Sign up

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