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International Bird Rescue Believes “Every Bird Matters”

10,000 Birds

Little was known about oiled bird care at that time and despite the courageous attempts of hundreds of volunteers, only 300 birds survived from the 7,000 collected. This 12,000 square-foot facility, completed in February 2001, is one of the two primary oiled bird facilities built by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) in California.

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Birding With Alligators

10,000 Birds

As a resident of New York City the only predator I am ever concerned about while birding near my home is other people. throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, but alligators killed 12 people from 2001 to 2007. And alligators seem to be everywhere in Florida – basking in the sun, cruising through canals, eyeing your pet poodle.