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Every Bird Matters

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Taking Flight Takes a Village

We are pleased to announce the outstanding 2023 Taking Flight award recipients who each helped us meet unexpected challenges in 2022. Read their unique stories below and come celebrate these wildlife heroes with us in person at Taking Flight!

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June 6, 2023
Events

Hailey Winslow: A Voice for Birds in a Changing World

Hailey Winslow, an actress, FOX Los Angeles reporter, and adventure travel television host, has been chosen for this year’s keynote speaker for the Taking Flight Awards Ceremony and Fundraiser, which will take place on the evening of June 14 in Berkeley, CA.

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May 26, 2023
Brown Pelicans

Pelican Crisis One Year Anniversary; Celebrating Re-sightings in the Wild

A year ago this month, an unusual Brown Pelican stranding event swamped our wildlife center in Los Angeles. In May alone, we received 246 new pelican patients, by August the total reached 350 intakes of Brown Pelicans!

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May 18, 2023
Baby Birds

Good Things Come in Threes, and We’ve Got Two Sets of Killdeer Triplets!

Three orphaned Killdeer chicks have doubled in weight and continue to grow stronger each day. They were rescued from Project Wildlife in San Diego, CA and transferred to Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center.

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April 22, 2023
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Experience the Wonder of Wetlands in Northern California

On Saturday, May 13, 2023 join International Bird Rescue, in partnership with the Pacific Flyway Center, to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and Bird Rescue’s Open House at the Cordelia Slough.

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April 13, 2023
Avian Influenza

Mallard Ducklings Present Unique Bird Flu Challenges

Every year, over 1,000 chicks are cared for during the spring and summer. However, due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza AKA bird flu, this year Bird Rescue must make additional costly adjustments to ensure the safety of all patients.

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March 31, 2023
Lake Merritt Nature Cleanup event
Bird Rescue In The Community

Become a Bird Booster and Protect Birds in YOUR Community

International Bird Rescue is excited to announce the launch of a new conservation program that YOU can be a part of, no matter where you live.

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March 29, 2023
The Release Files

Rescued From Snow, Recovered White Pelican Steps into Spring

We are happy to report the American White Pelican previously found in snowy South Lake Tahoe, California was successfully returned to his natural habitat. He was released after two weeks in care.

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March 24, 2023
Merchandise

Shine Bright Like a Pelican: Kid T-shirts $10 off!

During this month of Merch Madness, Brown Pelican tees are $10 off! Featuring a trio of these incredible birds with vibrant breeding plumage. Lots of kids sizes.

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March 21, 2023
Avian Influenza

Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Suiting Up To Protect From Bird Flu

Responding to the threat of a Bird Flu in our wildlife clinics continues to be daily challenge. Watch a video and learn how staff suits up to prevent spreading this deadly virus.

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March 18, 2023
Bird Counts

Never Too Young to Watch and Wonder

On Saturday, February 18, International Bird Rescue hosted its first-ever Backyard Bird Count for Kids event in partnership with the Pacific Flyway Center, and with help from our friends at the Solano Land Trust.

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March 13, 2023
Patient of the Month

That’s No Snow Bird: White Pelican Lands in Frigid Lake Tahoe

A recent snow storm blew an American White Pelican off course and into unfamiliar territory: the winter wonderland of South Lake Tahoe, California.

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March 10, 2023
Giving

Birds Benefit from Birdies

Thanks to Marathon Petroleum’s Golf Tournament in San Antonio, Texas, more than $2 million was raised for charities, including first time beneficiary, International Bird Rescue.

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February 25, 2023
News

Save the Date: June 14, 2023 For Taking Flight Awards Ceremony and Benefit

The event will be held in Berkeley, CA. Bird Rescue will be presenting Community Partner Awards, honoring our Volunteer of the Year, Wildlife Partner of the year, and our Civic Partner of the year.

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February 17, 2023
Gift Ideas

Treat a Grebe in Need This Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate by adopting a grebe in honor of your special someone. It’s an unexpected, unique, and thoughtful gesture that will help a bird in need and leave a lasting impression.

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February 8, 2023
Sharing What We Know

A Tale of Two Grebes

We’ve shared many interesting facts about Western Grebes and Clark’s Grebes over the years – from how we care for their chicks to their unique feet and leg structure. But did you know that these two grebes can also hybridize?

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February 1, 2023
Patient of the Month

California Storms Bring New Faces Into Care

A variety of new bird patients, including lots of Western Grebes, have come into care since January 13, 2023 from the intense California winter storms.

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January 28, 2023
Oiled Wildlife

Contaminated Loons Caught by Storm Call for Experienced Crew

Common Loons contaminated with natural seep were admitted into care. Despite their dirty feathers, these birds are at a healthy weight and have minimal injuries.

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January 19, 2023
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