Spooky Season is Here! Let's Keep it Wildlife Friendly
We love Halloween decorations, but some can be dangerous for birds and other wildlife. Fake spider webs can entangle birds and bats, causing serious injuries or death, while caution tape, loose strings, and dangling lights can trap wildlife by wrapping around wings and legs. Keep Halloween wildlife-friendly:
Skip fake spider webs: Keep synthetic webs off trees, bushes, and gardens.
Secure decorations: Avoid loose caution tape, strings, and dangling materials outdoors.
Dim the lights: Turn off unnecessary outdoor lighting at night to help migrating birds.
Protect natural spaces: Keep decorations clear of shrubs and wildlife shelters.
Clean up: Remove loose strings, plastic decorations, and broken glow sticks after Halloween.
A few simple precautions can keep Halloween fun for us and safer for the wildlife we share our neighborhoods with. Check out our Halloween videos here!
This Halloween, skip the tricks and treat the birds! Our patients need food, medical supplies, and everyday essentials to help them heal and return to the wild. You can make a difference by sending a little Halloween treat from one of The Bird Rescue Center’s wish lists.
And trust us, Vihar, our Ambassador Great Horned Owl, won’t need to trick you into giving us treats! Visit our Amazon and Chewy wish lists, pick an item our birds need, and have it delivered straight to BRC. It’s an easy, spooktacular way to show your love for our feathered friends — no tricks required!
Don't forget to join us!
Meet our Ambassador Birds, discover the fascinating habits of owls and other nighttime birds, and create a bird-themed feeder to take home. Enjoy popcorn, lemonade, and a little spooky-season spirit while connecting with the amazing world of wild birds.
Whether you’re a bird enthusiast, a curious nature lover, or simply looking for a fun seasonal outing, there’s something for everyone at
Owl-Oween.
We hope to see you there!
Patient of the Week!
One Pelican, A Team of Rescuers
Two visitors vacationing in Point Arena called us at BRC after finding a pelican with an injured wing on the beach. With closing time approaching, they worked quickly to catch the bird while we coordinated with our rescue partners to find it a safe place to go. Their efforts paid off: the couple gently secured the pelican in a jacket, taking care to keep its beak positioned so it could breathe. Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue welcomed the bird that evening, and the next day, it arrived at BRC for continued care.
Wildlife rescue takes a team. Thanks to two compassionate strangers and our fellow rescue organizations, this pelican is eating and making progress on its road to recovery. Today, the pelican continues its journey at International Bird Rescue, where it will receive specialized care before, we hope, returning to the wild.
What Will Your Legacy Leave Behind?
October 19–25th is National Estate Planning Week, a reminder that it’s never too soon to plan for the future and the people, places, and causes that matter most to you.
Estate planning can be simple, and taking a few steps today can bring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. It can also be a meaningful way to make sure the causes you care about continue to thrive.
If birds have a special place in your heart, consider remembering The Bird Rescue Center in your will or estate plans. A gift of any size can help ensure that injured and orphaned wild birds have a place to turn for care for generations to come.
Your legacy can help give birds a future.
Explore ways to leave a lasting legacy: Visit our website to learn more about planned giving and how you can remember The Bird Rescue Center in your will or estate plans.
The Season Changes. The Work Continues.
As the seasons change, our work continues. While summer’s baby birds return to the wild, new patients arrive, from migratory birds passing through our neighborhoods to the birds who call this region home year-round. Your support provides the food, medication, expert medical care, and compassionate attention every bird needs to heal and return to the wild.
The Bird Rescue Center
PO Box 475
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
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