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Bird Rescue Responds To Major Brown Pelican Crisis in California

At the Los Angeles Wildlife Center more than 100 pelican patients have arrived for care since May 12th. And now the Northern California center is seeing Brown Pelicans coming into care.

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May 18, 2022
Blue-Banded Pelicans

Blue-Banded Brown Pelican N89 Spotted With Baby

Nearly four years after release from our Los Angeles wildlife center, a former patient – a blue-banded Brown Pelican – was spotted on Santa Barbara Island, caring for a young pelican.

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May 14, 2022
Oil Spill Response

Bird Rescue Team Mobilized For Medford Fuel Station Oil Spill

Just as our wildlife response work at the Peru oil spill was winding down, Bird Rescue received a call to respond to a spill in Medford, Oregon, as thousands of gallons of petroleum products were released into a sensitive natural area. A team of six was quickly activated on the ground working to rescue wildlife

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April 19, 2022
Oil Spill Response

Dish Soap and Diplomacy is the Key During Peru Spill Response

It’s been nearly three months since a 500,000 gallon oil spill coated beaches and wildlife along the coast of Peru. In those months International Bird Rescue has done what it knows best: Providing seasoned personnel with years of experience to South America to assist with the rescue and rehabilitation of oiled wildlife.

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April 8, 2022
Events

Celebrating Wildlife Heroes: Announcing Bird Conservation Award Winners

Together, this year’s awardees help tell the story of two major wildlife crises in 2021 – the Nesting Seabird Rescue in Long Beach Harbor, and the Huntington Beach Pipeline Incident.

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March 28, 2022
News

Help Us Find The Owner Of This Lost Blue Crane Found in Southern California

This unusual bird patient came into care on March 12, 2022 after it was found roaming around Whittier Narrows Nature Center. We are asking for help to find the owner of this large bird.

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March 24, 2022
Events

Artist Jane Kim: Sharing Her Wonder of Birds at Taking Flight Benefit

Artist and muralist, Jane Kim, will be the keynote speaker and will complete an original painting live on stage at our upcoming Taking Flight benefit and awards ceremony in Berkeley, CA on May 3, 2022.

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March 15, 2022
Education

Response and Preparedness Carries On With Trainings Throughout Global Pandemic

The Response and Preparedness Team – even during COVID-19 in-person restrictions – has been as busy as ever, offering trainings all over the world: from Israel to Canada to Alaska.

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March 11, 2022
Bird Photography

Photo Ark Portrait Session Features Northern Fulmars

We had a great visit from one of Bird Rescue’s long time friends, National Geographic photographer, Joel Sartore. As part of his Photo Ark project, Sartore arranged to do a photo session with some of the Northern Fulmars in care.

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March 1, 2022
Patient of the Week

Brown Pelican With Badly Fractured Femur Makes Full Recovery

A young Brown Pelican that was hit by a truck on Pacific Coast Highway, was returned to the wild after making a remarkable recovery. A member of the public had witnessed the collision and alerted wildlife rescuers.

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February 26, 2022
Events

Save The Date: May 3, 2022: Taking Flight Awards Ceremony and Benefit

Join us in Berkeley, CA for an evening celebrating the mission of Bird Rescue, and honoring those whose work has had an impact on the wildlife we love. Wildlife Artist Jane Kim is our Keynote Speaker.

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February 8, 2022
Oil Spill Response

Bird Rescue Response Team Deployed to Assist in Peru Oil Spill

Our experienced team of wildlife professionals is responding to a major Peru oil spill to support our partner organization, Brazil-based Aiuká, and help care impacted wildlife.

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January 31, 2022
Gift Ideas

February is Pelican Love Month!

When you make a $25 donation, we will send a handwritten card featuring the Pelican Love artwork to the recipient of your choice. These Valentines are a thoughtful way to show someone you care.

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January 29, 2022
Bird of the Month

Rare Patient Alert: Nazca Booby

A Nazca Booby that was found in poor condition in Oregon, is now getting expert care at International Bird Rescue. The wayward booby was stabilized at the Oregon Coast Aquarium before being transferred to our Los Angeles Wildlife Center.

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January 18, 2022
Conservation

Birds in a Changing World

We will meet the CONSERVATION challenge with an array of new programs will broaden our impact outside our walls for the betterment of birds around the world. Learn how we will inspire the next generation.

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January 13, 2022
Staff Spotlight

Meet The Staff: Hunter Sapienza

Our new Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician, Hunter Sapienza discovered his passion for wildlife rehabilitation while working as a technician at California Wildlife Center (CWC) in Southern California. He loves the hands-on aspect of wildlife veterinary work and the daily problem solving.

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January 12, 2022
Oiled Wildlife

Good News: Oiled Snowy Plover Cleaned of Contamination

Our Los Angeles wildlife center team successfully washed this endangered bird patient on January 11, 2022, and the plover is now recovering and eating well post-wash.

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January 12, 2022
News

2021 Was A Banner Year For Bird Rescue: 6,209 Birds Treated

The year of 2021 brought International Bird Rescue one of the highest patient loads in our history. A total of 6,209 birds were treated between our two California wildlife centers!

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January 8, 2022
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