This season, International Bird Rescue has cared for shorebirds from a range of habitats and circumstances. Together, their stories offer a glimpse into the challenges these birds face during the nesting season and the efforts that help support them along the way.
Herons’ striking appearance make them hard to miss, and when one of these birds is in trouble, communities often step in. These three rescue stories highlight how people came together to help herons in need.
Barn Owls are nature’s rodent control, but when one recently came into International Bird Rescue covered in sticky adhesive, it showed how human “solutions” can backfire.
At first glance, a bird’s nest might seem like a perfect symbol of the natural world. But look a little closer, and you’ll find something far more unsettling: trash.
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.
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.
We are happy to report that Blue is fully on the mend after a second surgery that brings the total sutures required to repair her wounds to approximately 500. She is now eating with bravado, having gained 800 grams.
A Brown Pelican found this weekend with a slashed pouch is resting comfortably after this morning’s surgery at International Bird Rescue. More than 400 stitches were required to repair the pelican’s pouch.
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.
Pelicans have come into care with severe slashes to their pouches. We suspect foul play. The New York Times is covering the story.