BRC News

News from the Mews – Get updated on the comings and goings of BRC.

MARCH 14, 2025

With Spring on the horizon, our calendar of events is shaping up and we wanted to share it with you so you can join in the fun.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Romeo and Juliet. Bogie and Bacall. Some of history's greatest love stories continue to inspire us. So on February 14th, when all our attention turns to love, we thought we'd share a few of our favorite love stories from BRC!

MARCH 1, 2025

With the arrival of our very first babies of the year, we're gearing up for the official launch of the 2025 Baby Bird Season.

JANUARY 31, 2025

It's Great To Have A Friend During Recovery A Pine Siskin and House Finch forged a friendly bond during their shared recovery, showing even in the avian world, it helps to have a friend when facing a challenge. Read on for their story...

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BRC in the News

Benefield: Tiny owl takes 60-mile ride from Annapolis to Forestville in bin full of wine grapes

KERRY BENEFIELD

THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

January 10, 2023

A screech owl was discovered in a transport bin filled with syrah grapes that had traveled from a vineyard in Annapolis to the Hartford Family Wines facility in Forestville.

With Fall Migration, Bird Flu Flies Back Into Town

EMILY ANTHES
THE NEW YORK TIMES
October 12, 2022

Zoos, bird rescue groups and other animal facilities are grappling with a “radically different” outbreak of avian influenza.

Benefield: Bird lovers instituting safety measures in face of avian flu

KERRY BENEFIELD
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
August 3, 2022

Better safe than sorry” precautions could save lives after four cases of avian influenza in wild geese were confirmed in Sonoma County.

Restoring Wings to the Wild

As we say good-bye to the cold, wet, blustery weather and welcome spring with her sunshine and blossoms, we are grateful for everyone who participated in our first-ever Baby Bird Shower! See how your generous support has shortened our wish list...