The new year is turning out to be a busy one for IBRRC. In the first half of January, the bird center has personnel dedicated to the following events: •Patagonia oil spill in ArgentinaIBRRC is again teaming up with international wildlife professionals on Patagonia’s coast to help save 400 birds oiled affected by a mystery … Read more
What are the long term affects to marine environments after oil spills? Scientists from Spain hope that the blood of Yellow-legged gulls will give them a better picture. Researchers measured the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) levels in the gulls exposed to oil during the aftermath of the 2002 Prestige oil spill off the coast of … Read more
Forget global warming, oil spills, the mess in the Middle East and anything else that troubles you. Look to the oceans for something you should really be worried about: Trash. Yes, the refuse from our modern life is floating around the world’s oceans and washing up on our beaches just to remind us that we’re … Read more
Update from Barbara Callahan, who is helping manage the oil spill response in Patagonia, Argentina: After a long and difficult two days, the second wave of team members, including Jay Holcomb and Michelle Bellizzi from IBRRC in California, finally on the ground after arriving at almost midnight Thursday night. The team doesn’t have luggage but … Read more
Do you want to show your support for the birds this New Year’s Day? Then attend the benefit concert “Jazz for the Birds” this Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in Oakland featuring grammy-nominated pianist Matt Herskowitz. The mostly jazz concert will be held at 7 PM at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave. Oakland … Read more
As the Cosco Busan spill response finally comes to an end, the official tally for bird deaths reached 2,500. This includes 1,851 birds collected dead since the November 7th oil spill. Another 649 birds died or were euthanized during initial treatment at the joint OWCN/IBRRC wildlife hospital in Cordelia, CA. On a happier note, 404 … Read more
This blog is going to take a break. After seven weeks of trying to keep things current, a hoilday break is order. Yes this olde blogger is tired. Before I rest, I want to acknowledge all the incredible volunteers that have supported IBRRC’s efforts during the Cosco Busan oil spill and the Mystery Spill that … Read more
This blog is going to take a break. After seven weeks of trying to keep things current, a holiday break is order. Yes this olde blogger is tired. Before I rest, I want to acknowledge all the incredible volunteers that have supported IBRRC’s efforts during the Cosco Busan oil spill and the Mystery Spill that … Read more
Chased by lawsuits, the Cosco Busan ship that side-swiped the San Francisco Bay Bridge, finally headed back to South Korea. The ship sailed out of San Francisco on a crsytal clear day on Thursday morning. Numerous lawsuits will follow the owners of the ship, including a big lawsuit filed by the city of San Francisco. … Read more
This week the release of cleaned birds back to the wild hit the 400 number mark. On Tuesday morning December 18, a team from the Oiled Wildlife Care Network released 4 birds – 2 horned grebes and 2 surf scoters – at San Pablo Bay. All the birds came in from the Cosco Busan oil … Read more