Interns
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern Learns Amid Brown Pelican Crisis
Nobody could predict that Genyss Duncan would be spending her internship working on the frontlines of a major seabird crisis.
October 4, 2022
Events
Record Number of Attendees at 2022 Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference
More than 160 individuals from 13 countries, representing 60 wildlife organizations, state agencies, universities, and oil industry groups, attended the 14th Effects of Oil on Wildlife (EOW) 2022 Conference.
October 3, 2022
Oil Spill Response
Compassion Fatigue is Real for Wildlife Professionals During Oil Spills
Working in animal healthcare can be challenging, it is one of the job categories that is affected by compassion fatigue. Oil spill responses can bring up emotional and physical fatigue for wildlife responders.
September 26, 2022
Events
14th Effects of Oil on Wildlife 26-30 September in Long Beach, CA
International Bird Rescue is pleased to co-host, along with Brazil-based Aiuká, this week’s 14th Effects of Oil on Wildlife (EOW) Conference in Long Beach, CA.
September 26, 2022
Conservation
Timely Tree Trimming Saves Lives
Now is the time to take action to save the lives of baby birds next spring. The months of September through February are the best time to complete your tree and shrub maintenance as most birds will have completed their breeding cycles by this time.
September 14, 2022
Patient of the Month
American White Pelican Spent Four Months Recuperating With Bevy of Brown Pelicans
A few months ago, this pelican was found with an unfortunately long list of injuries. He was brought to Bird Rescue from the El Dorado Nature Center on April 27 after experiencing an unknown trauma.
September 9, 2022
Bird Photography
Calling All Aspiring Nature Photographers
Bird Rescue is seeking photos of our patient species in the wild for a new section of our website. We would love to feature the photography of our supporters and followers around the world.
September 2, 2022
Yes We Peli-CAN!
Support the Yes We Peli-CAN! Teams in the Running
The Yes We Peli-CAN! Virtual 5K is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to see a diverse group of determined participants ranging in location, age, and athletic ability – all in support to raise awareness surrounding the birds that share our natural spaces. So far, we have raised a total of $3,004 to
August 23, 2022
Events
Save The Date: Seabird Masquerade – September 29th in Long Beach, CA
Please save the date for International Bird Rescue’s Seabird Masquerade on Thursday evening, September 29, 2022 in Long Beach, CA. Beach cocktail attire is suggested. A selection of masks will be available for attendees.
August 16, 2022
Avian Influenza
Ready to Handle the Threat of Avian Flu at our Wildlife Centers
There’s a new deadly threat facing North America’s wild birds: a new strain of avian influenza, called Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Learn more about this virus and how International Bird Rescue is preparing its staff and centers.
July 21, 2022
Giving
The Yes We Peli-CAN! Virtual 5K Run/Walk is Back!
Walk or run between September 3rd and September 10th and help raise awareness surrounding the birds that share our natural spaces. Our goal is raise $35,000 to support the care of injured, oiled, and orphaned waterbirds.
July 12, 2022
Interns
Where Are They Now: Elise Bajtka
Former intern Elise Bajtka paid a visit to Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles wildlife center on Wednesday, June 29, more than 10 years since she completed her internship. She spent her entire summer of 2011 learning how to rehabilitate oiled, injured, and orphaned birds. Today, she lives in Traverse City, Michigan, where she continues to work
July 7, 2022
Vet Files
Some Notable Brown Pelican Cases From The 2022 Mass Stranding Event
Starving pelicans arrived into care with fractured bones and severe injuries received immediate treatment, but birds with non-life-threatening minor and moderate wounds had to wait their turn. Dr Rebecca Duerr explains how they were treated.
June 29, 2022
Blue-Banded Pelicans
100th Healthy Brown Pelican Released During California #Pelican Crisis
On June 24, 2022 the 100th Brown Pelican was among the 12 seabirds released by International Bird Rescue back to the wild at White Point Park in San Pedro.
June 25, 2022
Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Rescued From Electrical Transmission Towers, 38 Cormorant Chicks and Eggs In Care
The lives of orphaned Double-crested Cormorant chicks and eggs are in good hands at International Bird Rescue. The birds were rescued from electrical transmission towers.
June 16, 2022
Bird of the Month
Among 270 Intakes, Brown Pelican Y83 Getting Third Chance to Survive in the Wild
Among the pelicans coming into care was a familiar face, a Brown Pelican wearing the blue band numbered Y83.
June 6, 2022
News
Book Now Available for Purchase: Coastal California – The Wild Life
Celebrating the organizations that work to protect the California Coastline and its wildlife. Make a donation of $120 or more to receive this exclusive keepsake book.
June 1, 2022
Conservation
Help Us Spot and Report Elegant Terns With Special Color Leg Bands
Bird Rescue is asking the public to share a flyer encouraging folks to keep an eye out and report these specially banded Elegant Terns.
May 31, 2022