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International Bird Rescue Believes “Every Bird Matters”

10,000 Birds

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. Birds are brought to the pre-wash care team for warmth, food, fluids, and medical care. They are transformed.”

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Birding With Alligators

10,000 Birds

Alligators are often less aggressive towards humans than large crocodile species, a few of which (mainly the Nile and Saltwater Crocodiles) may prey on humans with some regularity. Even with medical treatment, an alligator bite may still result in a fatal infection. There were only nine fatal attacks in the U.S.