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Adopt a Bird

Bird adoptions are a meaningful way to honor loved ones on special occasions, or just to show that you care.

Adoptions are symbolic and represent how your donation can help International Bird Rescue's work on behalf of aquatic birds worldwide. Your gift will be used where needed most to rescue and rehabilitate birds impacted by both natural and man-made threats, such as oil spills and algal blooms.

Your gift confirmation will contain a link through which you can download an adoption certificate to personalize and either print or email to your loved one.

International Bird Rescue is a non-profit organization, and your gift is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Adopt a Pelican - $250

Over the years, International Bird Rescue has treated thousands of Pelicans. A single Brown Pelican can consume about 6 pounds of fish a day - half its bodyweight - and many are in care for 3-5 weeks at a time. It can cost more than $200 for every one of these majestic creatures we save.

Adopt a Heron - $100

Every spring and summer our centers are filled with aquatic birds including egrets and herons. With donor help, we successfully raise and release over 500 egrets and herons a year.

Adopt a Loon - $75

Loons are diving birds that live in lakes and oceans around the world. They are especially sensitive to oil spills since loons dive rather than fly when they encounter oil slicks.

Adopt a Murre - $50

Murres spend most of the non-breeding season at sea, diving for food. Major oil spills along central California coast have had significant impact on their populations.

Adopt a Duckling - $25

Every spring and summer our centers are filled with orphaned ducklings. With donor help, we successfully raise and release over 1,000 ducklings a year.