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.
We are thrilled to share that Bird Rescue was featured in a Community Spotlight during the July 27th San Francisco Giants baseball game against the Colorado Rockies.
We are looking for stunning images of our patient species in their natural habitats to celebrate the beauty and diversity of these remarkable creatures in our 2025 calendar. The deadline for photo submission is Sunday, August 4.
Register now for an informative online webinar Thursday, July 25th on managing the 2024 California Brown Pelican Crisis. Speakers include CEO JD Bergeron and Los Angeles Wildlife Center Manager Kylie Clatterbuck.
Our latest feature highlights the beautiful bird images of San Francisco Bay Area base photographer Patrick Coughlin.
The Laysan Albatross stowaway found on a container ship last month, made a triumphant return to the open ocean on July 2.
Announcing the launch of Bird Rescue new tee, featuring the famous #RallyPelican! This special pelican captured hearts everywhere when it accidentally flew into a San Francisco Giants baseball game during the 2024 Pelican Crisis.
A surprising stowaway was found aboard a container ship en route to the Port of Long Beach – a Laysan Albatross. This majestic seabird, discovered on June 7 is currently preparing for its much-anticipated release back into the wild.
You are invited to participate in Bird Rescue’s 7th Annual Yes We Peli-CAN! Virtual 5K Run/Walk to help support our ongoing Brown Pelican crisis response.
Join us at this family-friendly event offering a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the daily life of International Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center in San Pedro, CA.
During the spring 2024 Brown Pelican stranding event, seabirds in crisis responded to food scarcity and took extra risks. This resulted in big intake numbers of injured pelicans needing additional care.
This week, we’re celebrating three Western Snowy Plover chicks who hatched in care at International Bird Rescue. Watch the most recent hatchling break out of its shell in this YouTube video. Eight plover eggs were admitted on May 29 after they were moved from a potentially hazardous area where drying mud created deep fissures. We
Eight Brown Pelicans, now healthy and strong, take to the skies over San Francisco Bay after weeks of recovery at International Bird Rescue.
In the midst of the Brown Pelican crisis, nearly 330 pelicans have entered our two California clinics in desperate need of medical attention. Among these, there emerge stories of resilience and hope.
A Brown Pelican, affectionately dubbed the #RallyPelican, landed in left field during the recent San Francisco Giants game, wowing fans and alarming wildlife experts. Learn more from other examples on how to recognize the signs indicating a bird in distress.
A surge of injured and starving Brown Pelicans arriving into care is causing real concern. Since April 20th, nearly 340 pelican patients have been admitted.
Thanks to TuTu Dance for helping support International Bird Rescue with a another dazzling evening of vibrant dance on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 8 PM. This annual performing arts event reflects the multicultural vibrancy of Southern California!
Mid-April through mid-May is the prime time for spring bird migration in most of North America. Amidst the seasonal marvel of bird migration, a silent threat lurks: window collisions.