It took many hands to save this Great Horned Owl. Dear Friends, International Bird Rescue is a world leader in treating oiled and entangled seabirds and other aquatic birds, but there are times when our help is needed by animals that fall outside of our usual spectrum of species. Such was the case this past … Read more
Where else can you go to handle a hundred Pelicans in three months? – Jay Holcomb During the Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska in 1989, International Bird Rescue recognized the need for a place where people interested in seabird and other aquatic bird rehabilitation could go to get hands-on experience, and the International Internship Program … Read more
From hospital supplies and hearty meals to antibiotics and anesthesia, your generosity prepares us to care for every bird that arrives at our Centers. Donate now Our small staff and extraordinary team of volunteers work 365 days a year, utilizing the resources you provide, to offer each bird the specialized care it deserves. Your … Read more
With so many baby birds in care at International Bird Rescue this spring, we are especially aware of how essential proper nurturing is to a thriving life. Raising these tiny birds reminds us of those who provided that love and care to us when we were young, and with Mother’s Day upon us we would … Read more
Earlier this year we told you about a Laysan Albatross that came into the Port of Los Angeles on a ship as a “stowaway” – as they sometimes do – mistaking the vessel as a nesting island. That Albatross was examined, found to be healthy, and with the help of a lifeguard boat, promptly released … Read more
International Bird Rescue’s 40th Anniversary Silent Auction featured eye-catching donations from our generous friends. International Bird Rescue was thrilled to commemorate four decades of work on behalf of aquatic birds at its recent Berkeley fundraiser “International Bird Rescue: Celebrating 40 Years in the San Francisco Bay Area.” Guests learned about the past, present and future … Read more
International Bird Rescue is excited to commemorate 40 years of work on behalf of aquatic birds in the Bay Area – and the celebration will not be the same without your attendance! And get ready for cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and a plethora of amazing silent auction items! Not to mention a special appearance by … Read more
“International Bird Rescue: Celebrating 40 Years in the San Francisco Bay Area” is only 10 days away, and an exciting mix of local businesses and artisans have rallied around our worthy cause by donating to our silent auction! For those of you who have already purchased tickets, here’s a sneak peek at the incredible items … Read more
International Bird Rescue Celebrates its Bay Area Roots with 40th Anniversary Event in Berkeley Who are those people in gloves and goggles that seem to appear out of nowhere to save Pelicans, Penguins, and sometimes even Bald Eagles when their lives are threatened by oil spills? Where do these rescuers on the evening news … Read more
Help us say “yes” to all of the baby birds that arrive on our doorstep. Don’t be a bird-napper! Wild ducklings and other baby birds are not toys or pets. While International Bird Rescue is happy to offer orphaned baby birds a second chance at life, the best place for them to survive is with … Read more