Before release, Brown Pelicans are fitted with special blue bands. These large, colored bands allow citizen scientists to easily report the seabird's location in the wild. This provides valuable research data on returning patients, live sightings, breeding success, travel patterns, and life span.
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International Bird Rescue maintains two full-time bird rescue centers in California. Our expert staff and dedicated volunteers care for injured, orphaned, or oiled aquatic birds – including these baby Black-crowned Night-Herons.
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We work with local youth groups to help bring wildlife to our next generation of environmental heroes.These great kids from Richmond, CA learned about herons and egrets before the birds were released.
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Support wild birds by shopping at our online store! Click here to see our birdy merchandise. We have hats, t-shirts, bags, and jewelry. All proceeds go directly to the care of aquatic birds.
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Our Amazon.com wish lists have a wide variety of products we depend upon every day.
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Together, we can inspire others to act towards balance with the natural world. Join us in our life-saving work!
Our hand-picked team of professional emergency managers, wildlife rehabilitators, biologists and veterinarians are ready to manage each aspect of a wildlife response.
Enjoy the live streaming BirdCams at our two California wildlife centers!
There's a good chance that we've saved wildlife in areas of the world where you do business. Let's work together!
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 | DonationsYour generous donations will help us rescue and rehabilitate thousands birds from around the world. |
 | VolunteerVolunteer your time to help rehabilitate aquatic birds. |
 | Gifts of StockA gift of securities pays big dividends for the birds! |
 | Visit our Wish ListsOur Amazon.com wish lists have a wide variety of products we depend upon every day. |
 | Shop the StoreEvery purchase you make supports International Bird Rescue’s lifesaving work. |
October 03, 2018 Take a Peek At The Proposed Pacific Flyway CenterA new education center with a focus on waterbirds is poised for approval in Northern California. The Pacific Flyway Center will be built in [...] |
September 28, 2018 Photographers in Focus: Alan MurphyWe stumbled upon Alan Murphy’s gorgeous bird photos by accident this month while looking online at Common Loon [Gavia immer] images. S [...] |
September 24, 2018 Opens House October 20th At San Francisco Bay-Delta CenterThe public is welcome at International Bird Rescue’s FREE Open House at its San Francisco Bay-Delta Wildlife Center in Fairfield. This famil [...] |
 | Blue-Banded PelicansReport sightings of banded pelicans here. |
 | Who We AreA 3-minute video on our team's lifesaving work. |
 | The Annual ReportA comprehensive look at our accomplishments. |
 | How Does International Bird Rescue Help Oiled Birds?Learn about the process of rehabilitating oiled birds. |
 | Why Retain International Bird Rescue?Learn what makes International Bird Rescue a global expert in bird rescue and rehabilitation. |
