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Oiled Wildlife

Strong Evidence Supports Survival of Oiled Birds

Whenever there is an oil spill the question inevitably comes up ‘Why rehabilitate oiled birds? Throughout our history there have been naysayers who question the value of rehabilitating oiled wildlife and their longevity. However, we now have strong data to support the survival of oiled wildlife.

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October 22, 2021
Sharing What We Know

Details Make a Difference for Snowy Plover Patients

Seven oiled Western Snowy Plovers have been recovered from beaches in Orange County. Thankfully, Bird Rescue has years of hands-on rehabilitation experience caring for this threatened bird species.

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October 13, 2021
Oil Spill Response

Update: Orange County Pipeline Oil Spill Response

We are working alongside our partners in the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN), and we are in the field engaging in animal search and rescue, as well as teams in the Los Angeles wildlife center providing cleaning and care to animals affected by the oil spill.

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October 9, 2021
Oil Spill Response

Wildlife Teams Activated: Pipeline Oil Spill in Huntington Beach, California

International Bird Rescue has been activated at Orange County pipeline oil spill in this multi-agency response. We are working with and through our partners at the Oiled Wildlife Care Network to help mitigate the impact on wildlife.

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October 5, 2021
Success Stories

A Good Tern Saved A Generation Of At Risk Nesting Seabirds In Long Beach Harbor

On July 1, 2021, two Elegant Tern chicks were brought to our Los Angeles wildlife center having been found on the jetty in Long Beach Harbor. Little did we know that those two chicks were the harbinger of a major seabird crisis about to unfold.

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September 28, 2021
Research

Research Partnership: Helping Track Great Egrets With Audubon

The migration movements of Great Egrets are once again being studied with the help of partnership with our friends at Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR). Two rehabilitated egrets were released with small Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers.

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September 18, 2021
News

New DAWN Contest: Build Your Own Wildlife Environment On Minecraft And Share To Win Prizes

Our long-time partner, Dawn Dish Soap is launching #DawnSavesWildlife Challenge: Minecraft lovers will compete to design the most creative wildlife environment for a chance to win prizes worth up to $30,000.

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September 15, 2021
Yes We Peli-CAN!

Ready, Set, Go! Yes We Peli-CAN! Virtual 5K Has Arrived

We can’t wait for you to get out there and get walking for the birds! As you complete your Virtual 5K, please remember to take pictures and share on social media.

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September 6, 2021
Patient of the Month

No Bone About It – Brown Pelican Survives Traumatic Bill Injury

On June 25th, our Los Angeles Wildlife Center received an adult Brown Pelican with a horrendous injury to her face – the bone that forms the top third of the upper bill had been virtually sheared off and was hanging by a thread. Here’s her story of recovery.

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September 3, 2021
News

“Little Mike” grows up; Returned to Elegant Tern colony in Southern California

 This bird release was extra special: Little Mike the tiny seabird rescued from near drowning in Long Beach Harbor, has been returned to the wild. The Elegant Tern spent a month in our wildlife center getting special care and gaining weight (more than 100 grams) and strength. Back in early July, Little Mike was

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August 25, 2021
Bird of the Month

Patient of the Month: Black Oystercatcher

This brightly-colored chick was found and rescued on its own in Berkeley and successfully raised at our San Francisco Bay-Delta center!

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August 21, 2021
Baby Birds

Helping Snowy Plover Hatchlings Out Of Their Shell

Three Western Snowy Plover hatchlings had a rough start in life. For unknown reasons, their parents did not return to the nest for more than 24 hours. Biologists from San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory grew concerned. Here’s their story.

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August 18, 2021
News

Update: Hundreds of Seabirds Released, 105 Elegant Tern Critical Patients Still in Care

Over a month has passed since Bird Rescue jumped into action to respond to a seabird crisis in Long Beach Harbor. In that time, over 2,500 birds have passed through our hands, more than 650 of them brought to our wildlife center for care.

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August 12, 2021
News

Thousands Of Seabirds Saved In Long Beach Harbor With Innovation And Hard Work

More than 2,000 baby seabirds are alive because of the heroic efforts of Bird Rescue staff and our partners. The seabird crisis in Long Beach Harbor that started in early July is evolving from an immediate rescue into a long-term response.

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July 29, 2021
News

More Than Just A Seabird Art Project: Inked Terns Will Aid Survival

As International Bird Rescue begins the important task of releasing the rescued Elegant Terns back into Long Beach Harbor, the birds are getting some special reddish-pink markings. The alcohol-based ink is being applied to each bird’s head and chest feathers.

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July 22, 2021
News

Southern California Seabird Rescue Continues; 500 Elegant Tern Chicks Admitted

Hungry and cold Elegant Terns continued to be rescued by Bird Rescue and partners in Long Beach Harbor. The focus is on three key priorities: ongoing rescues, expert patient care, and working to remedy this crisis in partnership with federal, state, and local authorities.

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July 20, 2021
News

A Story of Hope: “Little Mike” Tiniest Seabird Survivor Stands Out Among 467 Rescued Elegant Terns

One special Elegant Tern chick that was rescued this week at the ongoing Long Beach Harbor barge event – against all odds – has captured the hearts of his rescuers.

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July 16, 2021
News

Update: 460+ Seabirds Rescued at Long Beach Harbor Barge Incident

The Southern California seabird rescue has turned into an extraordinary effort on the part of International Bird Rescue and its multi-agency partners. Since July 7, more than 460 young Elegant Terns have come into care.

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July 12, 2021
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