Don’t Miss Out! Two Days Left to Bid for the Birds!

April 22, 2021

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If you haven't put in your Art Auction bid yet, now might be the time! All proceeds will go toward supporting our life-saving rescue and rehabilitation work. With beautiful paintings, handcrafted curiosities, jewelry and more, you'll want to check out some behind-the-works videos!

Today we celebrate Earth Day. A day to reflect on the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us and a reminder to continue to be the best stewards we can be.

Pictured here are our some of first Barn Owlet arrivals. Read about their story today and we will chronicle their journey to release!

Read on for more details....

An Earth Day Special

In honor of Earth Day being on the 22nd this month, we're reducing a selection of packages from the Art Auction by 22%!

This collection of original paintings, jewelry and handmade crafts has been donated by local artists and collectors and all proceeds will go to

fund our hospital and education program.

In just a few days, we received bids and donations totaling over $7,500.

If you've been waiting to bid or have yet to check out the auction, now is the time!

Check it out!

If each item sells at just its minimum curated bid, we will raise $10,000.

Imagine how much more we can raise with your most generous bids!

Bidding will conclude this Saturday, April 24th at 4:00 pm.

Each piece will be awarded to the highest bidder. We will notify all highest bidders over the following week to arrange for curbside pick-up.

Pit Fired Owl Whistles

These magnificent owlet statues possess a secret function... they double as whistles!

Find out how to make them sing here!

Barn Owl Inspired Metal Sculpture

You'll have endless fun discovering what pieces come together to create this owl! Here is Supervisor Sarah discussing the process behind the owl.

Swans Framed Oil Painting

On a misty day like today, soak up the peace and beauty of this swan pair dappled in sunlight.

Click here to access the auction and start your bidding!

And make sure you follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates and more information behind the pieces.

Click here to download a PDF to share with your family and friends. Together, we will make this auction a huge success!

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement!

The first Earth Day was in 1970. "In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day, Americans were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas... and industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of the consequences from either the law or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Until this point, mainstream America remained largely oblivious to environmental concerns and how a polluted environment threatens human health." (Earthday.org)

However, the stage was being set for change with growing concerns which culminated in the publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring in 1962. She focused on the effects of widespread pesticide use and drew the dire connection of bioaccumulation of the these products and a negative effect on the environment. Silent Spring's title was used to signify the literal silence experienced during this time as birds perished from their exposure, or in cases when they survived, were unable to hatch their young as their eggs crumbled beneath them. "The book represented a watershed moment...as it raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the inextricable links between pollution and public health." (Earthday.org)

With the increasing public concern for our environment, Earth Day was born and inspired 20 million Americans (10% of the US population at the time) to act. Since then, environmental protections like the Endangered Species act have played a critical role in preventing further losses. There is still much work to be done, but with 18,000 species of birds, two million animals, and 8.7 million species of living creatures all total, it really is a magnificent place to live and fully deserving of celebration!

We hope that you spend this day admiring the beauty of the world around you.

First Baby Barn Owls Arrive!

These Barn Owlets traveled all the way from Boonville and into our care!

After being discovered in a hay shipment in Boonville, the rescuers knew just what to do--and brought the tiny babies directly to Bird Rescue.

We had been expecting three babies when the initial call came through. When the carrier was handed over, I donned gloves, reached in and pulled one out. And another. Then what should have been the last one. But I heard noises. Peering inside, I saw additional pairs of eyes! All told, there were six babies! All were weighed and hydrated. We placed removable bands on them in order to tell the difference between them. The youngest one pictured is 16 days old and the oldest is 28 days old.

Since there is no way to place them back with their families, we will be keeping and caring for these babies until they are all ready for release. Though there were some bumps and bruises, all are currently doing well in care.

It's hard to believe Barn Owls go from looking like this little one who is currently with us...

...to this in just a few weeks' time!

You Make A Difference!

Each year we take in approximately 3,000 native wild birds. Open 7 days a week, 365 day a year, we're here for them—and for you.

Your tax-deductible gift today will make a life-saving difference!

Yes, I want to make a difference!

Donate online using the button above, or mail your check to:

The Bird Rescue Center

PO Box 475

Santa Rosa, CA 95402

The Bird Rescue Center | 707/ 523-2473 | Email

Web: birdrescuecenter.org