Eight former patients are sporting a third leg band in addition to their federal and blue bands: a miniature electronic device purposed to track their whereabouts and aid conservation research.
Together, Bird Rescue hopes to raise $40,000 on this coming Giving Tuesday to sustain clinic operations and respond to wildlife crises – providing a lifeline for birds in need.
At the heart of International Bird Rescue’s Cordelia Slough Youth Education Program, our incredible volunteers bring a simple yet powerful mission to life: connect students with the beauty around them in greater Solano County.
Five members of team at International Bird Rescue attended Oilapalooza, the Oiled Wildlife Care Network’s (OWCN) biennial spill response conference, in Bakersfield, CA on October 23 and 24, taking part in a valuable opportunity to both teach and learn.
After a short time in care, another Guadalupe Murrelet that came into care was returned to the ocean on October 18, 2025. This bird was rescued after landing on a ship near San Clemente Island–about 41 miles offshore the California coast.
A recent oiled bird patient is a reminder that International Bird Rescue’s specialized decontamination efforts often include non-aquatic bird species. The latest unusual patient that came into care was a Western Burrowing Owl.
A Black-footed Albatross recently crashed into a wall of the US Coast Guard station in Fort Bragg, CA and was admitted to International Bird Rescue on September 27, where radiographs revealed a chilling story of cruelty.
Bird Rescue has produced a Spanish-language video version of The Wonderful World of Blue, giving Spanish-speaking children the opportunity to connect with nature and understand the importance of conservation in their own language.
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the fabulous silent auction items available at the upcoming in person Pelican Masquerade on October 4th in San Francisco at the Salesforce Tower!
After surviving a predator attack that left her unable to fly, a former International Bird Rescue patient , a White-faced Ibis, has found a new home at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Shorebird Sanctuary exhibit.
Looking to make a difference for injured, orphaned, and contaminated wildlife? Sign up to volunteer at Bird Rescue. In person orientations begin Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Check out our special Pelican Masquerade VIDEO to give you a taste of what’s in store on Friday, October 4th, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM on the 61st Ohana Floor of Salesforce Tower.
Watch a compilation of all the Brown Pelican releases our team has recorded so far in this video. After overcoming starvation and secondary injuries, over 250 Brown Pelicans have earned a second chance at life.
We’re excited to announce that the Yes We Peli-CAN! 5K Walk/Run is officially underway, with 88 participants spanning 11 states and two countries! People of all ages and abilities have joined forces.
A new scientific research paper by International Bird Rescue paper proves that California Brown Pelicans can be effectively rehabilitated and reintroduced to the wild, with some even surpassing previously estimated lifespans for the species.
A Guadalupe Murrelet, the rarest alcid in the world, is recovering from starvation at International Bird Rescue after it was found on a cruise ship.
Watch these plover chicks, who are only one to three days old, as they curiously roam the incubator in this heartwarming YouTube video.
This spring, Bird Rescue worked with a team of Public Relations (PR) students from California State University, Fullerton on their senior project to provide pro-bono PR support to a non-profit and practice the professional skills they’d developed over the course of their studies.