For 30 years IBRRC has used Dawn to save the lives of birds and other aquatic animals covered in oil. We discovered that Dawn is an effective way to clean and rehab animals—strong enough to remove the oil quickly, but mild on their skin and feathers. And Dawn has been donating their product to us … Read more
On April 23, the International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) in Fairfield got a call about a Brandt’s Cormorant hanging out at the El Cerrito del Norte Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station. One of our long-time volunteers, Carol Lombard, went to the station to try to capture the bird. It was thin and weak. … Read more
It’s orphaned duckling season here at IBRRC. You can help us care for the thousands of these aquatic birds we raise each year. It’s only 25 bucks and you get a adoption certificate. The good vibe after your adoption lasts soooo much longer. Go >> Adopt-a-Duckling. Subscribe in a reader
With Mother’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, May 10th) you may be scratching your head wondering what gift to get dear old Mom. How about adopting a duckling? For $25 you’ll make mom proud. The adoption also includes a certificate suitable for framing. For $75 you can also gift a clutch of ducklings. The … Read more
Beginning in mid-April, natural resource agencies began receiving reports of dead and dying cormorants (and occasionally other coastal birds) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dozens of dead Brandt’s Cormorants were found at a nesting colony on Alcatraz Island, and more that 100 have since been reported or recovered on the coast from Marin County … Read more
The second break-in in two weeks at IBRRC’s Fairfield bird center is rattling staff’s nerves. On Sunday, clinic staff arrived to care for the hospital’s avian patients and were greeted with the sight of sprayed broken glass, an office in complete disarray and missing items, including all the money in the in-house donation box. This … Read more
Hello everyone, As we enter into an already busy spring season I wanted to take a few minutes to say thank you to everyone who supported IBRRC during the last year and more recently during the pelican event that we experienced this winter. We enter into spring with a smaller but similar influx of sick … Read more
Jay Holcomb of IBRRC will share his stories and experiences in a lecture this month that spotlights how humans are affecting two beloved species of birds: Pelicans and Penguins. The talk will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 PM in Sonoma and is called “Penguins, Pelicans, and People.” The suggested donation for the … 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
Want to help a pelican? Donate your pennies and loose change to IBRRC’s new Pennies for Pelicans program. All proceeds will go towards changing the lives of these birds, and giving them a second chance to return to the wild. A donation of 1% of a dollar can add up fast. Its fun and easy … Read more