Here at International Bird Rescue we love the Brown Pelican. It’s part of our logo and we pride ourselves in treating this bird with the respect and care it deserves. Since its beginning in 1971, Bird Rescue has worked hard to become the premier Brown Pelican rehabilitation organization on the west coast of the United … Read more
The first oiled bird brought in for treatment at the Gulf Oil Spill, is now recuperating in stable condition. The Gannet spends its time in the pool improving its water-proofing at the Fort Jackson, Louisiana wildlife rescue center. The juvenile northern gannet was found early in the spill by one of the clean-up boats. “It … Read more
On the third day of our response, International Bird Rescue continues to work with Tri-State Bird Rescue, the lead oiled wildlife organization, to set up and staff rehabilitation centers in Louisiana, Alabama and Florida, where the growing Gulf of Mexico oil slick is expected to impact birds. IBRRC’s Executive Director, Jay Holcomb, is writing daily … Read more
As the massive Gulf oil spill continues to evolve, IBRRC’s Executive Director Jay Holcomb is providing daily updates from center of the wildlife rescue operation. (Photo above: Washing the first oiled bird, a Northern Gannet, at Fort Jackson, LA rescue center Photo: Courtesy of Les Stone) Holcomb is heading the organization’s Gulf spill response team. … Read more
As many of IBRRC’s response team headed to the Gulf of Mexico to assist with the massive spill unfolding, two of bird rescue’s senior wildlife managers are heading off to Turkey. They will give a week-long training session as part of a larger, regional oil spill plan hosted by the oil industry. Barbara Callahan and … Read more
IBRRC has been receiving an outpouring of support and phone calls from people wishing to volunteer to help at the Gulf Oil Spill. Although our team has been activated, anyone wishing to learn how they help must contact the BP Community Support Team Hotline at 1-866-448-5816. Note this is voice mail system, so be ready … Read more
We’re pleased to announce that on World Oceans Day, Oceana is honoring those who have made a significant, ongoing contribution to ocean conservation. This year, our very own Jay Holcomb, IBRRC’s executive director, has been nominated as an “ocean hero”. The group had hundreds of heroes nominated, and a panel of experts selected a handful … Read more
A domestic mallard brought to IBRRC in January had pennies removed from its gastrointestinal tract. Jay Holcomb of IBRRC explains how “Penny” the duck was successfully treated by our staff and veterinarian at our bird rescue center in Northern California. She was released last week.
International Bird Rescue admitted a staggering 435 wet and sick California Brown Pelicans since January 1, 2010. The good news is that more than 200 pelicans have been released back into the wild. At our Los Angeles bird center, 101 live pelicans currently are in care. The San Francisco Bay center has approximately 20. Wet, … Read more
There’s been a outpouring of support this past month from all our supporters as we respond to the pelican crisis that has hit Central and Southern California. Many of you have responded with cash donations, a pelican adoption or an offer to volunteer. Some have purchased t-shirts or delivered coffee and food. For all of … Read more