A California Least Tern, an endangered species, was admitted to International Bird Rescue after being found at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach unable to take flight.
Shifting ocean conditions make it harder to find food, and weakened birds often end up in dangerous situations, tangled in fishing line or far from the coast.
As we mark 55 years of taking action for birds in a changing world, we are proud to name the Elegant Tern as our anniversary bird.
She wasn’t rare, flashy, or widely adored, but in 2025, a Western Gull made history as International Bird Rescue’s first-ever gull to be named Patient of the Year.
Each year, International Bird Rescue highlights some of the most incredible stories of survival and resilience from the birds brought into care, and now YOU get to help decide which one will be crowned the 2025 Patient of the Year.
We are thrilled to announce that the Western Burrowing Owl has been named International Bird Rescue’s 2024 Patient of the Year!
An unusual bird recently washed up on the sands of Manhattan Beach, CA: a Black-vented Shearwater.
We are excited to announce the nominees for our 2024 Patient of the Year! This year, we cared for an incredible 3,187 patients, including 425 Brown Pelicans rescued during a mass stranding event. Each bird has a story of resilience, but only one will earn the title.
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.
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.