2017 has been a year of change and progress at Bird Rescue. From new hires to new opportunities, this past year has presented us with countless possibilities to grow and expand. As always, we are grateful for the support we received throughout 2017. All of the work we have done this past year would not have been possible without the generous support of all of you. As a 501(c)(3), Bird Rescue runs off of volunteer hours and donated resources. When we say that the work we do wouldn’t be possible without your help, we truly mean it. As 2017 comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to show you all the ways that you have helped make Bird Rescue as strong as ever:
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YOU provided high-quality wildlife rehabilitation care for more than 3,500 wild birds.
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YOU researched foot and body wounds often seen in grebes.
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YOU paid for innovative surgeries that improve the state of care for injured seabirds.
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YOU funded an increasing number of Virginia Rails – small skulking marsh birds that we have rarely seen with such frequency.
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YOU supported us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – a community 95,000 strong!
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YOU gave us the chance to improve our Aging and Sexing skills for released birds through an expert training, allowing us to provide better data for science.
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YOU supported over $75,000 in food costs for our patients.
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YOU helped us to evacuate during the Atlas Fire in Northern California
This list highlights just a fraction of the ways that you all have helped make Bird Rescue so successful this year. As always, we are filled with gratitude for your support, and look forward to jumping into 2018 with a whole new set of goals! Stay tuned for future updates on the projects we have planned for the year to come!