At the end of January, International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) reported that nearly 50 oiled birds had been brought in for care after being coated with oil in a natural seep event along the Southern California coast. Since then, more than 64 new birds severely impacted by this heavy, sticky oil have arrived in … Read more
A male mallard is in recovery this week after the successful removal of BB pellets from his stomach by International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) staff. The drake arrived in late January at IBRRC’s Southern California center, and was not able to stand or walk. He was very dehydrated, had poor blood values, and was … Read more
Nearly 50 oiled birds have been in care this month at International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) after being coated with oil in a natural seep event along the Southern California coast. Since January 6, 2011, IBRRC has received 28 Western Grebes, 18 Common Murres, a Common Loon, a Pacific Loon and a Clark’s Grebe. … Read more
Dear friends, On January 10, 2011, I officially turned the reins of International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) over to Paul Kelway. He is now the Executive Director of IBRRC, functioning in an updated and reconstructed position that will allow him to lead the organization into the future. I am certain that he will do … Read more
Dear Friend, As I reflect on our accomplishments in the past year, I want to thank you for making this work possible through your continued support and encouragement. Supporters like you are vital to keeping our rescue centers up and running – so that we can continue to save birds from all types of crises, … Read more
To commemorate the historic 2010 Gulf Oil Spill, IBRRC is now selling a limited edition t-shirt to honor the birds and wildlife responders who worked so hard to save animals in this disaster. It is available for purchase at IBRRC’s online store. This special t-shirt will have a limited printing of 1,000 shirts. Designed by … Read more
Dear Friends and Supporters, After nearly five months working at the Gulf Oil Spill I just returned to California and want to give you an update on IBRRC’s efforts at the largest oil spill in U.S. history. The demobilization of all four rehabilitation centers and the remaining two stabilization centers should be completed in the … Read more
A DAWN ad campaign that was launched in the summer of 2009 is getting renewed interest as the severity of the April 2010 Gulf Oil Spill unfolds. The commercial touts using the dishwashing soap to clean oiled birds. In honor of last month’s Earth Day celebration and just before the Gulf oil spill, Procter & … Read more
A new layered Google map of the Gulf Oil Spill was released yesterday by the internet giant to help folks understand where the enormous oil slick is located. See it live here Google’s Crisis Response Team developed the map using a series of satellite images showing the current and past movement of the oil spill … Read more
A Team of California bird rescue specialists from International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) are on site in Louisiana and Alabama preparing bird rescue centers to clean up seabirds caught in the Gulf coast oil spill. International Bird Rescue is working in partnership with Tri-state Bird Rescue & Research to prepare rehabilitation facilities in Fort … Read more