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For Birds in a Changing World. Saving waterbirds around the world since 1971. linktr.ee/IntBirdRescue

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At SpillAsia in Singapore, IBR’s JD Bergeron connected with global responders and encountered a familiar concern: “miracle” cleaning products promoted without veterinary expertise. New ideas matter, but human safety and animal welfare must come first. More at: www.birdrescue.org/oiled-wildli...

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Your TERN to get the new merch! Celebrate 55 years of Bird Rescue and wear your love for birds proudly with the Elegant Tern Collection! Shop the tee in emerald or classic black, and get the Elegant Tern enamel pin in our online store today: bird-rescue-store.square.site/shop/elegant...

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For #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek, we’re celebrating the dedicated wildlife rehabilitation technicians who care for birds in need. Thank you to the entire wildlife care team for the heart they bring to helping birds get a second chance!

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When IBR volunteer Scott Barker rescued a struggling Common Murre while surfing in Ventura, he did more than save one bird. His viral Instagram video reached hundreds of thousands, raising awareness of the ongoing starvation crisis affecting murres. Read and watch: www.birdrescue.org/a-surfers-cl...

birdrescue.orgA Surfer’s Close Encounter Brings Attention to Struggling Seabirds - International Bird RescueWhen Scott Barker rescued a struggling Common Murre while surfing in Ventura, CA, he did more than help one bird in need. A volunteer with International Bird Rescue since 2025, Scott drew on his hands...

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Interested in working directly with wildlife? Bird Rescue is seeking individuals to join our wildlife rehabilitation program for a paid, 12-week, full-time opportunity at its Los Angeles Wildlife Center. Learn more and apply: www.birdrescue.org/get-involved...

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Since August 15, Bird Rescue has admitted over 230 Common Murres into care. In a changing world, birds are facing more frequent challenges, but when brought into care in time, rehabilitation can give them a second chance. For the latest information and updates: www.birdrescue.org/2026-califor...

birdrescue.org2026 California Starvation Event - International Bird RescueBy The Numbers – SECOND WAVE Common Murre admissions since August 15, 2026: 233 Southern California: 57 Northern California: 176 Updated October 12, 2026 10:00 AM DONATE NOW Response Summary Beginning...

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We have now received 125 Common Murres into our care, many severely emaciated and in need of supportive care. Read the full story to learn what these birds are experiencing, how our team is responding, and how you can help support Common Murres in crisis. www.birdrescue.org/uptick-in-st...

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Tern Up for the Emerald Jubilee! 💚 Less than 2 days left to get your tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 55 years of International Bird Rescue! As a valued supporter Save $25 on a single ticket or $100 with a Flock of Four. Get your tickets www.birdrescue.org/emerald-jubi...

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Our volunteers have been busy making a flock of handcrafted tern puppets for the celebration and there's another special tern making its debut...our "Emerald Edition" tern T-shirt - a special emerald-colored version of our classic shirt. Jubilee guests will be the first to buy this limited stock!

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21 Sept

A hook, a line, and one very lucky little grebe. This young Pied-billed Grebe arrived with fishing line and a hook lodged inside its digestive tract, a life-threatening injury for such a small bird. Our team removed both without surgery, giving this resilient patient a second chance to heal.

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21 Sept

After a successful weekend of coastal cleanups, his story is a powerful reminder of why these efforts matter. What we leave behind can have serious consequences for wildlife. Please always pick up what you bring with you and safely dispose of any litter you find to help keep our waterways safe.

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17 Sept

Every action matters for birds. This #CoastalCleanupDay, Bird Rescue is teaming up with community members and local partners across California to care for the places birds call home. Join us this Saturday and lend a hand for the birds!

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17 Sept

Lend a Hand Along the Pacific Flyway Meet at: Pacific Flyway Center Gold Hill Road & Ramsey Road, Fairfield, CA 94534 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Requirements: Walk-ups welcome! Volunteers must complete a waiver form before joining the cleanup: www.fairfieldsuisunsewer.ca.gov/coastal-clea...

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17 Sept

In Los Angeles? Join Us at Cabrillo Beach! Meet at: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn more at: support.healthebay.org/event/coasta...

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17 Sept

East Bay Bird Lovers, Meet Us at Crown Beach! Meet at: Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, Native Plant Garden and Bath House 8th Street & Otis Drive, Alameda, CA 94501 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. More info and registration at: ebrpd.samaritan.com/custom/501/o...

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16 Sept

Common Murres were one of the species affected by a CA starvation event that occurred earlier this year, and this may be occurring again. Since August 15, we've received 68 murres, with most showing signs of worn, broken, excessively weathered feathers. More at: www.birdrescue.org/uptick-in-st...

birdrescue.orgUptick in Starving Common Murres Raises Concern - International Bird RescueCommon Murres were among the seabird species affected by a California starvation event that occurred earlier this year, and this may be occurring again.

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16 Sept

“Not having the energy to grow new feathers is kind of like not having enough money to buy a new wetsuit and having to use a ratty old one with lots of holes in a cold ocean,” said Dr. Rebecca Duerr, Senior Director of Research and Veterinary Science.

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16 Sept

If you’d like to help Common Murres in our care, you can donate or symbolically adopt a murre. Every gift helps provide the food, treatment, and care they need. www.birdrescue.org/adopt/

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16 Sept

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16 Sept

Seabirds rely on healthy feathers to stay warm, waterproof, buoyant, and able to swim and fly. But when food is scarce, they may not have enough energy to replace worn feathers during their annual molt, and if not replaced on time, they can have problems surviving.

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10 Sept

Get inspired by the people behind the work. 💚 Join us Oct. 2 for the Emerald Jubilee and hear Julie and Kylie share the story of Bird Rescue’s 2021 effort to save hundreds of Elegant Terns in the Long Beach Harbor. As a supporter, save on tickets: www.birdrescue.org/emerald-jubi...

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8 Sept

As the rescue continued, the clinic was filling with tern chicks. With more arriving each day, the team knew they needed to act fast. In Part 3, rescuers take on the next challenge: developing innovative floating platforms for chicks that had fallen from the barges. youtu.be/9nIIMMaZ1lQ?...

youtu.beSaving a Generation: The Long Beach Harbor Nesting Seabird Crisis – PART 3: The Turning PointYouTube video by International Bird Rescue

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8 Sept

New to the series? Start with Part 1 and Part 2 to see how this extraordinary rescue effort unfolded: www.birdrescue.org/saving-a-gen...

birdrescue.orgSaving a Generation: The Long Beach Harbor Nesting Seabird Crisis - International Bird RescueAs International Bird Rescue celebrates 55 years of protecting birds in a changing world, Saving a Generation: The Long Beach Harbor Seabird Nesting Crisis looks back on one of the organization's defi...

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5 Sept

The choices we make can shape whether species have the space, resources, and conditions they need to survive and thrive. This #NationalWildlifeDay, take a moment to consider what you can do to make the world a little safer for the wildlife sharing it with us.

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31 Aug

At first glance, you might just see a pelican on a rock. But this is N33, a blue-banded pelican we’ve cared for twice over 10 years. A small band that tells a big story of resilience. Read more: www.birdrescue.org/brown-pelica... 📸: Keith Matassa

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29 Aug

Birds don’t smoke. ...but this young Great Blue Heron still ended up with a cigarette in its mouth. Something as small as a cigarette butt can become a hazard when it’s discarded and left behind. Help protect birds by keeping litter out of the places they live and forage

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24 Aug

New hats just landed! Featuring our signature Brown Pelican and Common Murre icons, these new hats are available in navy, olive, and maroon. Wear your love for birds wherever you go and carry a little piece of Bird Rescue with you. Get yours today at: bird-rescue-store.square.site/shop/hats/SQ...

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23 Aug

You don’t need to know a single species of bird to have a great time at our Emerald Jubilee, just ask Kameron Isaacs. Join us 10/2 from 5:30-8pm at the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco for an unforgettable evening and a cause worth raising a glass to: www.birdrescue.org/emerald-jubi...

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19 Aug

From tiny tot to fully baked potato.🥔 We’re celebrating this Western Gull chick who arrived at Bird Rescue with a fractured femur. Thanks to expert care and this little bird’s resilience, they’re now standing, walking, and keeping up with the other gull chicks in care. #NationalPotatoDay

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17 Aug

A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us for our Los Angeles Wildlife Center Open House last weekend! We welcomed 440 people through our doors, and loved connecting with every single one of you. Thank you for for being part of the community that supports wildlife!

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12 Aug

In 2021, Helena Echenique began her wildlife rehabilitation internship at Bird Rescue and found herself on the front lines of a major seabird response. Today, she inspires conservation as the @oaklandzoo.bsky.social Ambassador Animal Programs Coordinator. More at: www.birdrescue.org/where-are-th...

birdrescue.orgWhere Are They Now? Helena Echenique - International Bird RescueLike many former interns, Helena Echenique's time at Bird Rescue helped shape a lasting career in animal care. Today, Helena serves as the Ambassador Animal Programs Coordinator at the Oakland Zoo, wh...

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5 Aug

Hundreds of vulnerable Elegant Tern chicks. A wildlife center suddenly filled with new patients. A team determined to give every bird a chance. Part 2 of Saving a Generation revisits the extraordinary rescue effort that gave hundreds of young seabirds a second chance. youtu.be/X5zRUcobbZ0?...

youtu.beSaving a Generation: The Long Beach Harbor Nesting Seabird Crisis – PART 2: THE FIRST RESPONSEYouTube video by International Bird Rescue

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5 Aug

Need more backstory? Part 1 explores how thousands of Elegant Terns unexpectedly nested on barges in Long Beach Harbor, setting in motion one of the largest seabird rescue efforts in Bird Rescue's history: youtu.be/jQZheU2exJY?...

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29 July

Respect the Locals! Golden hour, a Brown Pelican, and the unmistakable style of John Van Hamersveld come together in this newest Respect the Locals poster, celebrating California's iconic seabirds and the importance of protecting the wildlife we share our coast with.

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29 July

Be among the first to own this exclusive poster as it makes its debut at our FREE Los Angeles Wildlife Center Open House on August 8. See recovering Brown Pelicans, meet our team, and RSVP today: www.birdrescue.org/2026-la-open...

birdrescue.org2026 Los Angeles Wildlife Center Open House - International Bird RescueRSVP BELOW! Join us for a FREE family-friendly day of fun learning about our work saving the birds we love. See our facility, meet our dedicated team, and learn about our role as global leaders in eme...

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27 July

In 2021, more than 10,000 Near Threatened Elegant Terns, relocated to two barges in the middle of Long Beach Harbor, an environment never meant for nesting. This unexpected turn of events led to one of Bird Rescue’s most ambitious seabird rescue efforts. Watch Part 1: youtu.be/jQZheU2exJY?...

youtu.beSaving a Generation: The Long Beach Harbor Nesting Seabird Crisis – PART 1YouTube video by International Bird Rescue

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27 July

As part of Bird Rescue's 55th anniversary, we're revisiting the Long Beach Tern Incident through the voices of those who lived it. In Part 1, Julie Skoglund and Kylie Clatterbuck share the discovery of the colony, the challenges ahead, and the first steps of this ambitious rescue effort.

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23 July

The temperatures are rising, but our Brown Pelican patients know exactly how to stay peli-cool. 😎💦🪶☀️ Tune in to our LIVE BirdCam to watch these charismatic patients thanks to our BirdCam sponsor Marathon Petroleum Company. #MPCGives Watch now: www.birdrescue.org/birdcams/liv...

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20 July

Celebrate 55 years of Bird Rescue at our Emerald Jubilee! Join us Friday, October 2, from 5:30–8:00 pm at Salesforce Tower in San Francisco for an evening of great food, drinks, music, auctions, and inspiring stories! Learn more and get your early-bird tickets: www.birdrescue.org/emerald-jubi...

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15 July

Alameda photographer Rick Lewis has spent years capturing California's birds. His stunning Elegant Tern photos have helped celebrate Bird Rescue's 55th anniversary. Learn what first inspired him, and meet the photographer behind the images, in our latest blog: www.birdrescue.org/photographer...

birdrescue.orgPhotographers in Focus: Rick Lewis - International Bird RescueOur newest featured photographer is Rick Lewis from Alameda, CA. Several of his Elegant Tern photographs have been featured throughout International Bird Rescue's 55th anniversary campaign, celebratin...