Welcome to Soaring Style, where Bird Rescue meets bold, meaningful merch! Each week this month, we’re spotlighting a collection of gear – paired with the inspiring stories and messages they represent. From pelicans who defied the odds to murres given a second chance, our merch isn’t just about looking good – it’s about doing good.
Week 1: Be Their Voice
Make a Statement With ‘Be Their Voice’ Gear
Our “Be Their Voice” collection on Threadless offers a chance to make a statement for wildlife and contribute to their recovery. With totes, journals, and change purses, each item is designed to not only be functional but also to raise awareness about the challenges birds face in a rapidly changing world.
Show Your Support With Bird Rescue Hat
Our Bird Rescue logo hats, available in olive green or navy blue, aren’t just a stylish way to show your love for wildlife – they’re a statement of support for birds in need. Every time you wear one, you’re helping to spread awareness and represent our lifesaving work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing waterbirds back to the wild.
Shop Nail Polish With a Purpose
Bird Rescue and Dimension Nails have teamed up on a line of four limited-edition vegan nail polishes named after birds that hold special meaning to Bird Rescue. For every bottle purchased, $1 goes toward Bird Rescue’s efforts in saving waterbirds in crisis. Shop the collection on Dimension Nails website.
Week 2: Support Murres, Shop Murre-chandise
The Common Murre is a remarkable seabird facing alarming challenges. A recent study has confirmed massive die-offs in murre populations, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts. Many of these birds struggle due to warming ocean conditions and oil contamination from natural seep.
Read these recent blog posts about resilient murres who have successfully returned to the wild this year: “Oiled Murre on the Mend” and “Persistence Pays Off: The Reward of Saving a Stranded Bird.”
We’re proud to feature a stunning design by artist David Sheirer, showcasing a flock of murres together in the wild. Every purchase directly supports Bird Rescue’s work to save murres and other waterbirds in need. Shop the murre collection on Threadless.
Week 3: Books and More!
If You Love Fiction & Adventure
Soar alongside Kai, a spirited Brown Pelican with a big heart and even bigger dreams in Flyin’ Kai by Duncan P. Forgey. This uplifting tale of resilience and friendship is perfect for young readers and anyone who loves a story of courage and discovery. A wonderful way to inspire the next generation of bird lovers!
If You Love Nonfiction & Stunning Photography
Witness the magnificence of migration in Pacific Flyway: Waterbird Migration From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego. Set against a backdrop of stunning images from more than 120 internationally acclaimed photographers, this book shares the amazing stories of these migrants – a cast of characters that includes shorebirds, seabirds, and waterfowl.
Prevent Window Strikes With Collision Tape
The American Bird Conservancy estimates that over one billion birds die each year due to window strikes, over 40% of which are collisions with homes and other small buildings three stories and under. With spring migration approaching, help protect birds with Feather Friendly Window Collision Tape, designed to prevent window strikes and keep migrating birds safe.
Week 4: Flying Free
There’s nothing quite like that breathtaking moment when a rehabilitated pelican spreads its wings and takes flight. Last year, we witnessed an overwhelming influx of starving and injured pelicans, each one representing a story of hope. Now you can celebrate that spirit of resilience with Flying Free essentials in this fourth and final week of Soaring Style.
Designed by artist Brian Cox, the Flying Free tee captures the awe of a rehabilitated pelican entering the wild. First released in ice blue, it’s now available in deep teal, inspired by the ocean and sky these birds call home.
Support Second Chances With Every Sip
Bird Rescue and Ampersand Coffee Roasters have teamed up to launch a unique, bird-friendly coffee roast: Flying Free Blend. Just as every release is a fresh start, this coffee fuels you with warmth and energy to embrace the possibilities of each new day. With each bag sold, 12.5% of the proceeds will support Bird Rescue’s efforts in saving waterbirds in crisis. The blend is a perfect balance of Peru Light, Medium and Dark roasts. Purchase yours on Ampersand’s website.