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?...

Saving a Generation: The Long Beach Harbor Nesting Seabird Crisis – PART 2: THE FIRST RESPONSE

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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.

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?...

Saving a Generation: The Long Beach Harbor Nesting Seabird Crisis – PART 1

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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...

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...

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...

Photographers in Focus: Rick Lewis - International Bird Rescue

Our 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...

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As summer brings more people to local beaches, nearby wildlife can be especially vulnerable to disturbance. Follow along for a short beach behavior series with simple ways to help protect shorebirds and other coastal wildlife while enjoying the shore. 🏖️

Join us for a rare chance to see our Los Angeles Wildlife Center in San Pedro! Visit us Saturday, August 8, for our free Open House to discover how we care for birds through hands-on activities, expert talks, and opportunities to meet the Bird Rescue team! www.birdrescue.org/2026-la-open...

2026 Los Angeles Wildlife Center Open House - International Bird Rescue

RSVP 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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Shorebird summer is in full swing! Our Live BirdCam is currently giving a front-row seat to some of our tiniest patients. A special thanks to our sponsor @marathonpetrol.bsky.social, helping make these behind-the-scenes moments possible. #MPCGives Watch LIVE at: www.birdrescue.org/birdcams/liv...

When 13-year-old Leo found an injured Brown Pelican tangled in fishing gear in Alameda, he jumped in to help and, alongside the Alameda Police Department, safely recovered the bird. Four weeks later, he released the healed pelican back to the wild. Read his story: www.birdrescue.org/a-boy-a-peli...

Apparently, this Red-footed Booby didn't get the memo that school was out for summer. Found starving and disoriented on a Los Angeles campus, the tropical seabird was far from the warm ocean waters where its species is typically found.

Our LIVE BirdCam offers a close look at dozens of Brown Pelicans recovering in the aviary. After several months of admissions, it is encouraging to see them regaining strength each day. A big thank you to @portoflongbeach.bsky.social for sponsoring our LA BirdCam: www.birdrescue.org/birdcams/liv...

Breeding season is in full swing, bringing a large number of shorebird chicks into care. This season, we've cared for these birds from a range of habitats and circumstances. Together, their stories offer a glimpse into the challenges these birds face. Learn more: www.birdrescue.org/shorebirds-n...

Shorebirds Navigate Nesting Challenges Across Habitats - International Bird Rescue

This season, International Bird Rescue has cared for shorebirds from a range of habitats and circumstances. Together, their stories offer a glimpse into the challenges these birds face during the nest...

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I’ve got plans… and they involve Avocet chicks learning how to shorebird. Once you tune in, it’s hard to look away! Huge thanks to @marathonpetrol.bsky.social for sponsoring our LIVE BirdCam and making these moments possible. #MPCGives Watch now: www.birdrescue.org/birdcams/liv...

Looking for a meaningful way to help wildlife this summer? We're currently seeking volunteers at both of our wildlife centers, with an especially strong need for support at our SF Bay-Delta Wildlife Center. Join us in giving birds a second chance. Learn more at: www.birdrescue.org/get.../volun...

Did you know there are more than 40 species of terns found around the world? 🌎 In this video, we’re spotlighting five fascinating terns, each with their own remarkable adaptations and behaviors. Which tern fact surprised you most? #55years #birdrescue #terns

Ending the week on a high note with the release of this Western Grebe. After recovering from fishing gear entanglement, he's back where he belongs. No soaring exit needed. Just a gentle toss, a little plop, and a second chance in the wild.

Bird Rescue’s two CA wildlife centers are responding to an extraordinary set of challenges: a seabird starvation event, an influx of baby birds, and an active oil spill response - all at once. These moments reflect exactly why Bird Rescue exists. Learn more: www.birdrescue.org/when-everyth...

Mystery Cracked! We already knew the three smaller eggs belonged to Western Snowy Plovers, but who was growing inside the 17 larger eggs? The results are in! Watch the video here to see who hatched and find out if your guess was correct. youtube.com/shorts/Vq3FN...

Thanks to YOU, we’re already 30% of the way to our $10K goal! Thanks to a matching gift from Martinez Refining Company, every donation now goes twice as far to help feed and care for pelicans and waterbirds in recovery. Help us unlock the full match: www.birdrescue.org/donate-starv...

Biodiversity keeps our ecosystems healthy, connected, and thriving 🌎 This #BiodiversityDay, take a moment to notice the species around you, learn something new, and support the people helping wildlife every day. Small actions and shared awareness can make a big difference for birds and biodiversity.

We recently received 20 rescued shorebird eggs from unsafe nesting areas at the Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project. The 3 smaller eggs belong to Western Snowy Plovers, but who do the other 17 belong to? Leave your best guess below and we'll reveal the answer once the chicks hatch! 🐣

Since March, our two California wildlife centers have received 250+ birds affected by starvation. Seeing birds struggling to find food and washing up on beaches can feel overwhelming and leave us feeling helpless. But when birds reach care in time, recovery is possible.

Last week’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay was a chance to reflect on the resilience of seabirds and the second chances made possible through rescue and care. Every comeback story is different, but they all share the same outcome: recovery and returning safely back to the wild.

Baby bird season is here, and so is the need for extra helping hands 🤲 Join us for an in-person volunteer orientation on Sat, May 30 from 1–3:30 PM at either our Fairfield or San Pedro center. No experience needed, just a willingness to help! Register: birdrescue.org/volunteer

Sometimes it pays to have big friends nearby. In CA, Elegant Terns are often found nesting close to much larger Caspian Terns, which more aggressively drive predators away from their nests. Seeing the two species together offers a rare chance to appreciate their differences up close. 📷 Rick Lewis

Participants at Bird Rescue explored pollution’s impact on marine life, then created cyanotype prints, sun-developed images made with light-sensitive paper, using found materials from nearby Cabrillo Beach. Join Ashton Phillips’ next class: www.ashtonsphillips.com/deep-attunem...

Black-crowned Night Herons are well known for making themselves at home in urban spaces. As natural habitats continue to change, more of these birds are adapting to life alongside people. These three stories highlight how people came together to help herons in need www.birdrescue.org/urban-commun...

Urban Communities United to Help Injured Herons - International Bird Rescue

Herons' striking appearance make them hard to miss, and when one of these birds is in trouble, communities often step in. These three rescue stories highlight how people came together to help herons i...

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Staff at the International Bird Rescue Center in Fairfield are caring for about 20 pelicans suffering from starvation. What we know: https://www.kcra.com/article/bird-rescue-center-fairfield-pelicans-starving-marine-heat-wave/71224439 

Hump day energy: showed up for breakfast, called it a win 😴 📷 Finn Watson