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Providing Expert Support to at Tulare Lake Avian Botulism Event

Since August, a serious avian botulism outbreak affecting waterbirds has been unfolding in California’s Central Valley. Luckily for affected birds, there’s a plan in place.

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September 28, 2023
Brown Pelicans

Five Reasons Why We Love Brown Pelicans

The more you learn about Brown Pelicans, the more fascinating they become. At Bird Rescue, we’ve had the pleasure of treating pelicans year-round for more than 50 years. We could give infinite reasons why we love these birds, but we managed to narrow it down to five.

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September 8, 2023
Blue-Banded Pelicans

Wildlife Rehabilitation Works: Pelican Spotted Nearly 14 Years Post-Release!

Brown Pelican banded C57 was released on December 16, 2009 after being unable to fly due to a wing injury, and is the first of our blue-banded pelicans to cross that big round number of 5,000 days back in the wild after leaving our care.

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September 7, 2023
Yes We Peli-CAN!

Yes We Peli-CAN! Teams Build Dreams

The Yes We Peli-CAN! 5K Walk/Run is finally here, and we are thrilled to see over 100 supporters registered across 13 states! In support of the teams in the running, Social Media Intern Annie Moore illustrated these vibrant and hilarious graphics, so you can download your favorite, and show the world who you are rooting for.

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August 31, 2023
Oiled Wildlife

Horrific Wildlife Scene at La Brea Tar Pits: 15 Canada Geese Land in Hot Oily Mess

A flock of Canada Geese, who mistakenly landed in the sticky goo at La Brea Tar Pits, suffered serious injury and painful death on July 31. The few who were able to survive are now in care at International Bird Rescue.

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August 11, 2023
Vet Files

Part Two: Setting the Bill Straight

When Dr. Rebecca Duerr saw the radiographs of the Brown Pelican’s bill, she was not entirely sure she could repair her damaged mouth but looked forward to giving it a good solid try.

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August 3, 2023
Patient of the Month

Part One: Unlikely Pelican Parking Lot Rescue

Los Angeles resident Anne Fishbein did not expect to find a Brown Pelican standing alone in a parking lot at the end of her work day, yet here she was on May 8, 2023 in Culver City, CA.

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August 3, 2023
Partnerships

Walking Two Days in a Partner’s Shoes

What happens when a zoo bird keeper volunteers at a wildlife rehabilitation center for two days? It may seem like a similar skill set, and it is, however, the pace rehabilitation work was a bit of a shock for Cody Sowers, Head Bird Keeper at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 

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July 27, 2023
Education

Not All Classrooms Have Four Walls

Fifth grade students from Nelda Mundy Elementary visited International Bird Rescue’s special outdoor education area in the Suisun Marsh for a guided mile-long nature walk with multiple stops to observe and learn about local wildlife.

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July 18, 2023
Banding Report

Elegance in Re-sighting of a Tern Two Years After Long Beach Harbor Incident

We are thrilled to receive news that multiple banded Elegant Terns rescued during the Long Beach Harbor Seabird Incident were re-sighted exactly two years later. Thanks to citizen scientist Monte Stinnett for reporting.

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July 17, 2023
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Yes We Peli-CAN!

Yes We Peli-CAN! Run/Walk 5K is Back for its 6th Year

Bird Rescue is gearing up once again for our annual Yes We Peli-CAN! Virtual Run/Walk 5K. We invite our followers and supporters everywhere to join in this fun and active special event beginning in September 2023.

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July 13, 2023
Conservation

Conserving Bird Species Through Ecotourism

Ecotourism is traveling to natural places to experience and learn more about them, support their conservation, and lift up the local communities in those areas.

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June 30, 2023
Conservation

Be on Your Best Beach Behavior This Summer

Summer is officially here, and with the nice weather comes an opportunity to take action to protect wildlife while you enjoy the great outdoors. Human activity continues to put the natural world at risk, and the need for greater wildlife habitat protection has never been more urgent.

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June 26, 2023
Oiled Wildlife

Illegal Fish Oil Dumping in Mexico Killing High Number of Seabirds

Bird Rescue is seeking public and political support after learning that hundreds of seabirds are suffering and dying from contamination in Mexico waters due to fishing boats illegally dumping fish oil.

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June 23, 2023
Vet Files

Pelican’s Second Chance at Flight

I recently had the pleasure of releasing a Brown Pelican that was with us for 130 days! Brown Pelicans are amazing healers, so we often go the extra mile to help, even when the odds are against them.

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June 22, 2023
Conservation

Taking Action at the Great Salt Lake

Bird Rescue held our first Conservation Action Program corporate partnership event at the Great Salt Lake in Utah with the team from Maggie Sottero Designs and representatives from Friends of Great Salt Lake.

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June 20, 2023
Photo of foot of Brown Pelican as staff removes thorns at International Bird Rescue.
Clinic Files

Thorns Removed From Pelican Foot: “Like Pimple Popping for Wildlife”

When young Brown Pelicans are admitted into care, their feet are often covered in sharp thorns, and staff are tasked with removing every single one. It can be tedious but always satisfying.

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June 12, 2023
Events

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
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