With the arrival of the year’s first ducklings, baby bird season is upon us again, and we need your help.
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International Bird Rescue is thrilled to partner with Dawn in creating new classroom lessons and home activities to teach students about the challenges wildlife face, and what we can all do to help!
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Dads, that is. Father’s Day is just around the corner, so stock up on all his summer favorites, from cotton T-shirts and hoodies to sporty Sigg water bottles – all perfect for stadium and beach outings alike!
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International Bird Rescue maintains two full-time bird rescue centers in California, where our expert staff and dedicated volunteers care for injured, orphaned, or oiled aquatic birds.
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All hands were on deck for this critical effort to rescue birds caught in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which impacted birds and other wildlife all over the Gulf region. International Bird Rescue staff and volunteers worked tirelessly alongside long-time colleagues Tri-State Bird Rescue as well as local groups to ensure that every sick or injured bird received the best possible care.
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When you find a bird there are a few important steps to keep it safe before transporting it.

Your generous donations will help us prepare for the next emergency, purchase food and medicine for each of our patients, and advance cutting edge research efforts in the field of aquatic bird rescue and rehabilitation.
International Bird Rescue provides a hand-picked team of professional emergency managers, wildlife rehabilitators, biologists and veterinarians to manage each aspect of a wildlife response.

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of International Bird Rescue, we look back on our accomplishments, and look forward to the opportunity to shape the next 40 years.
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May 23, 2012 It’s Tough to be a Gull!From hospital supplies and hearty meals to antibiotics and anesthesia, your generosity prepares us to care for every bird that arrives at ou [...] |
May 11, 2012 Mother NatureWith so many baby birds in care at International Bird Rescue this spring, we are especially aware of how essential proper nurturing is to a [...] |
May 10, 2012 Albatross: Looking for Land in All the Wrong PlacesEarlier this year we told you about a Laysan Albatross that came into the Port of Los Angeles on a ship as a “stowaway” – as the [...] |
![]() | Why Rehabilitate Oiled BirdsEvery bird matters |
![]() | How Does International Bird Rescue Help Oiled Birds?Learn about the process of helping and releasing birds |
![]() | Why Retain International Bird RescueLearn what makes International Bird Rescue experts in bird rescue and rehabilitation |
![]() | Everyday Wildlife ChampionsDawn's Junior Wildlife Champions offers lesson plans to educators. |