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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
Patient of the Year

Red-tailed Tropicbird Voted Top 2022 Patient

The 2022 Patient of the Year is the Red-tailed Tropicbird! Nicknamed the “Lady Gaga bird” by a TV news reporter, the Tropicbird was a stowaway in March 2022 on a container ship that arrived into the Port of Los Angeles.

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January 6, 2023
Avian Influenza

Rising to the Challenges of Deadly Bird Flu in 2022

The threat to wild birds is real: Bird Flu, known to the scientific community as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), has emerged in 2022 as a serious and deadly threat to birds in a changing world.

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December 27, 2022
Patient of the Year

Vote Now For The 2022 Patient Of The Year

We need your help in choosing the official 2022 Patient of the Year. After much consideration, we’ve narrowed it down to these four birds, who each had to overcome their unique challenges.

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December 21, 2022
Giving Thanks

Sending Gratitude for Your Help in 2022

We are so grateful for your support in 2022 that helped us give the best care to possible to our 3,400+ waterbird patients!

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December 20, 2022
Blue-Banded Pelicans

Former Brown Pelican Patient Sighted Nearly Six Years After Release

There’s no greater feeling as a wildlife professional than to see one of your former patients back in the is wild thriving – especially nearly 6 years later. A case in point is a Brown Pelican with blue band X39.

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December 16, 2022
Giving

The Power of Sharing: Giving Tuesday is One Week Away

Join us on November 29 in taking action for the birds this holiday season. Together, we hope to raise $40,000 on Giving Tuesday to support waterbird rescue and rehabilitation.

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November 22, 2022
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