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Iowa Bird Rehabilitation

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Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release wild birds in Iowa.

10/27/2026

Bird Nerd moment, and we love it!

We admitted a White Throated sparrow the other day from a window strike.

Upon admission we were slightly confused, looked like a White Throated, but the head stripes were tan and not black and white as we expected.

I sent pics to our favorite bird identifier Brandon and he sent back this very informative and fascinating video.

We had no idea! Two color morphs with very different personalities!

We are sure some of you already know this, but for those who don't and want to geek out over crazy genetics and cool breeding behavior, then watch this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LN2UiHT0TY

10/25/2026

And the 2026 Bird Nerd Trivia champion is.......

Team Corvid!

Second place: The Wise Quackers

Third place: The Bufflehead Brain Trust

You all are the best! 🐦🧡

Iowa Bird Rehabilitation
Big Grove Brewery

10/25/2026

What a fun night with our fellow bird nerds! 🐦🧡

With 23 teams, wonderfully creative team names, and a room full of smiles, our first Bird Nerd Trivia Night was one to remember!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special.

Every ticket made a difference—100% of ticket sales directly support the birds we all love.

We’re already looking forward to the next round of trivia, laughter, and friendly competition.

What will YOUR team’s name be?

Special thanks to IBR volunteer Denise for making this happen and our hosts Big Grove Brewery!

10/25/2026

Our very first, but definitely not our last, Bird Nerd Trivia Night was a full-house success! 🐦🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us, put their bird knowledge to the test, and supported IBR.

You brought the fun, the friendly competition, and the love for birds—and made our first trivia night one to remember!

We’re so grateful for this wonderful community and can’t wait to do it again!

Special thanks to IBR volunteer Denise for making this happen and our wonderful host Big Grove Brewery !

10/21/2026

Love birds?
Love trivia?
Love b**r?

Whatever brings you out, we’d love to see you!

Our first ever Bird Nerd Trivia Night is tonight, and we’re excited to kick things off with you!

We will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes!

Big Grove Brewery
6 p.m.

Only a few tickets remain, so gather your flock and grab yours before they’re gone!
https://iowabirdrehab.givecloud.co/ibr-bird-nerd-trivia-1021

10/18/2026

Last week, our last baby northern flicker of the season took flight!

We loved watching him pop his beautiful little head out of the basket, take a moment to check out his surroundings, and then fly gracefully into the woods.

A little peek, a brave leap, and a whole new chapter. 💛

A heartfelt thank you to IBR volunteer Caitlin for giving this young bird his send-off as he heads into life in the wild!

10/10/2026

Today is World Migratory Bird Day! 🐦🌎

Celebrated twice a year, during peak spring and fall migration, this day honors birds and their incredible journeys.

At IBR, we see the heartbreaking side of migration: birds whose journeys are interrupted by injuries, especially from window strikes. But today, we’re celebrating the survivors!

These photos capture a few of our recent patients and releases—birds we’ve had the privilege of helping rest, heal, and return to the wild.

Every release is a moment of joy and a chance for a journey to continue. We’re so grateful to everyone who helps make those second chances possible. 💙

Address

3108 49th Street
Des Moines, IA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

Telephone

+14155961147

Website

http://www.iowabirdrehab.org/

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