A new idea in hazing birds from busy airport flight paths includes the idea that birds can be warned when they’re in harms way. According to a recent NPR news report, some wildlife biologists are testing their theory by communicating with them visually. “Vision is the primary sensory pathway in birds,” says a researcher. He … Read more
This is terrific article from the Washintonian.com: If birds ruled the world, here’s what they’d do: First, they’d advise human operators of mowers, pruners, leaf blowers, and sprayers to back off a little. Then they’d ask you to provide more—more shrubs to nest and hide in, more trees, more berries, more flowers to attract insects … Read more
A bit of good news in the bird world is always welcome and this month the spotlight is on Owens Lake on the eastern side of the Sierras. The Los Angeles Times has a very upbeat piece documenting the increased counts of migrating birds at the Central California lake. For many years the lake was … Read more
If you shop at Ralphs Supermarkets you can help us by simply signing up your Ralphs Rewards card with our organization. Every time a you shop and swipe your card, IBRRC automatically earns a rebate. Complete signup directions are on our site Rules on this program changed dramatically last year. You now need to sign-up … Read more
If you’ve been on the fence regarding global warming, here’s a sobering Audubon California report that should move you to some sort of action. The study released Tuesday finds that California will lose significant numbers of its native birds as the continuing shifts in climate change quickly shrinks the range and habitat of more than … Read more
How can you help us treat more sick and injured birds? Buy one of our newly designed IBRRC t-shirts. They’re $15 plus shipping and handling. The shirts were designed by Mark Russell, IBRRC’s resident bird artist, speaker and trainer. Available in Carolina Blue or Vegas Gold, these handsome shirts are guaranteed to look great and … Read more
According to the California’s Oiled Care Network (OWCN), three live oiled birds are now in care following the Sunday morning leak near a Santa Barbara Channel oil platform. (Photo above of Grebe: Erica Lander/IBRRC) The birds are being treated at the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center in San Pedro. IBRRC co-manages this … Read more
The beauty and birdlife along the northeast coast of Maui is being tested again, this time by a likely suspect of loose dogs in Waihee Refuge. Officials recently found Wedge-tailed Shearwaters killed by predators who decimated the entire population of the seabirds. The indigenous dusky brown birds are among the most common Hawaiian seabirds. The … Read more
In all the rush of news from the Cosco Busan spill, we neglected to post this “Bird Injury Summary” from the spill. It was collected by the government agencies involved in the spill. The report shows the number and species of birds collected live and dead and includes a chart showing the bird collection numbers … Read more
There was an excellent editorial this week in the New York Times about the dark skies initiative dealing with light pollution: Scientists are only now studying how perpetual twilight affects the lives of birds and other animals, but there is no doubt that a clear, starry night has become a diminishing human pleasure. Huge, electrified … Read more