Rare Guadalupe Murrelet Found on Cruise Ship Begins Journey to Recovery
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.
Bird of the Month
Voyage Interrupted: Caring for a Laysan Albatross Stowaway
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.
Among 270 Intakes, Brown Pelican Y83 Getting Third Chance to Survive in the Wild
Among the pelicans coming into care was a familiar face, a Brown Pelican wearing the blue band numbered Y83.
Red-tailed Tropicbird: Soot Covered Stowaway Found Far From Home
A container ship sailing from South Korea delivered more than they bargained for when a crew member heard a noise coming from the engine room and discovered an unusual stowaway.
Rare Patient Alert: Nazca Booby
A Nazca Booby that was found in poor condition in Oregon, is now getting expert care at International Bird Rescue. The wayward booby was stabilized at the Oregon Coast Aquarium before being transferred to our Los Angeles Wildlife Center.
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!
The Dazzling Diversity of Gull Behavior
Editor’s Note: Thank you to our long-time volunteer, Joanna Chin, for preparing this wonderful piece and to her husband, Byron Chin, for the beautiful photography. A special thank you to guest photographer, Amar Ayyash as well. When most people picture gulls, they think of gray and white birds squawking while soaring at the seashore, possibly … Read more
Bird of the Month: Albatross
This month, we feature the amazing albatross group of seabirds (Family Diomedeidae). These impressive birds are well-known for their impressive wingspan, lifespan, and for their ability to travel great distances over the oceans. According to National Geographic, these long-lived birds (50+ years) breed in large colonies on remote islands, which is the only time that … Read more