Members of the public got an inside look of the work being done to save and rehabilitate seabirds at the International Bird Rescue center in San Pedro on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Visitors met team members, and learned more about the role of emergency rescues and responses the center was established to meet.
International Bird Rescue technicians check the feathers and wing of a rehabilitated brown pelican during an open house on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
International Bird Rescue technicians examine an injured brown pelican during an open house on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
James Sandell, 10, and his brother James, 5, of Palos Verdes, share an interest in birds on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Staff members educate guests about caring for oiled birds on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Chief Executive Officer JD Bergeron leads a seminar on bird rehabilitation on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
An open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, includes interactive arts and crafts for children. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Mohave Desert 888 scouts look on look on as senior wildlife rehabilitation technician Jennifer Martines discusses bird rehabilitation on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Mohave Desert 888 scouts look on look on as senior wildlife rehabilitation technician Jennifer Martines discusses bird rehabilitation on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
International Bird Rescue technicians examine an injured elegant tern during an open house on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
James Sandell, 5, learns how to make a safe bird feed mix on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Volunteer Gregg McClain chats with visitors on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Volunteers converse with visitors on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Senior wildlife rehabilitation technician Jennifer Martines leads a tour on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Visitors attend an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Visitors watch technicians care for an oiled brown pelican on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during a tour of the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Visitors attend an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
A volunteer chats with visitors on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during an open house at the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
International Bird Rescue technicians examine an injured brown pelican during an open house on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Visitors watch technicians care for an injured elegant tern on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during a tour of the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Young birder Henry Sandell, 10, rattles off his favorite species with Keith Haney of the Palos Verdes / South Bay Audubon Society on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, during a tour of the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
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International Bird Rescue technicians check the feathers and wing of a rehabilitated brown pelican during an open house on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
The center, located in Angel’s Gate Park, provided information on the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned aquatic birds, and the care that goes into treating them. Other topics included the harmful effects of marine debris, feather wash demonstrations, arts and crafts projects, and talks by the rescue and medical team members who collaborate in the effort.