Skywatch Bird Rescue

09/01/2026

🎶 Sounds from our nursery in September. Yes, we are STILL receiving and raising baby birds!

Fly on by the rescue from 8am-1pm THIS Saturday, September 5th for our biweekly yard sale. As the final of our babies fledge this month, this fundraiser will help us recoop costs from another busy baby season, plus prepare for the fall and winter intakes soon to come.

We will have a variety of household items, décor, and home goods for you to shop and support the birds. If you have items you would like to contribute, you can drop off anytime prior to the sale on the right side of our front porch at 3600 Lynn Ave. in Castle Hayne. We cannot accept clothing, books/puzzles, or furniture, but gladly welcome all other gently-used goods!

08/31/2026

Summer’s not over yet, and neither are our biweekly yard sales!

As long as it stays warm and baby birds are still coming in (and they are daily!), we will continue having this crucial fundraiser. These sales provide us with extra financial support during baby season and help us cover the coinciding bills and expenses when donations do not.

Our next sale is happening from 8am-1pm THIS Saturday, September 5th, and we could use your help to make it even bigger and better. If you have items that you would like to contribute, donations can be dropped off anytime prior to the sale on our front porch at 3600 Lynn Ave. in Castle Hayne. We gladly welcome all gently-used home goods aside from clothing, books/puzzles, and furniture.

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

You might be surprised to know that we can use all types of dry goods and grains, including rice, barely, quinoa, oats, millet, and even pasta. Some of these are cooked with other nutritional foods to make free meals for our poultry, some are used as donkey treats. Don’t throw any old or opened dry goods from your pantry away, donate them for the birds to finish off for you.

A reminder that we do not need fruit or vegetable scraps, we already receive plenty of produce. We will always happily take your unused pantry items, and leftover meats and dishes.

Donations can be dropped off anytime on our front porch at 3600 Lynn Ave. in Castle Hayne.

08/25/2026

We could use extra help with housekeeping at the rescue. We are in need of a volunteer to come by once a week and take around three loads of laundry home to wash and return at your convenience. We can also use another volunteer to come by once or twice a week to wash dishes. These are easy ways to volunteer without a set schedule. Please message us if interested!

📷: Reddit

08/22/2026

Due to the continued thunderstorms, we will unfortunately NOT be open for visitation tomorrow (8/22). Our donkeys may love the mud, but it’s far too wet to walk around. Our next visitation day will be the first Saturday in September (9/5) and the donkeys hope to see you then!

08/19/2026

We’re halfway through the week. Take a break and watch this Laughing Gull fly free with us!

Your ongoing support through our Amazon Wishlist helps make second chances possible for gulls and the hundreds of other birds we’ve admitted so far this summer. Our list is updated regularly to reflect our clinic’s current needs and allows you to be directly involved in a bird’s care. Simply select the item you wish to donate at amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31X78N0CIBKFM, enter our shipping address below, and your donation will be shipped directly to our door.

Donations can be dropped off or shipped to 3600 Lynn Ave., Castle Hayne, NC 28429 anytime.

📷: Volunteer Courtney McKiernan

08/17/2026

Give your old vehicle new wheels by donating it to SkyWatch Bird Rescue! 🚙

Do you have a vehicle, truck, trailer, RV, or boat sitting around that you no longer need or use? Instead of letting it sit and deteriorate, consider donating it to SkyWatch Bird Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are currently looking for a reliable vehicle that we can use for supply runs, food pickups, animal transportation, and the many other day-to-day needs of our rescue.

Donated vehicles/crafts can help us in two ways: we may be able to put it to work for the rescue, or, if it isn't suitable for our needs, sell it and use the proceeds directly towards animal care.

In return, your donation may qualify for a tax deduction. We will provide the appropriate donation documentation; please consult your tax professional regarding your individual situation.

If you have a vehicle, boat, trailer, or other large item you'd like to donate to the rescue, please message us before making arrangements so we can discuss the donation and determine whether it is something we can accept.

Every donation helps us continue providing food, medical care, and a safe place for the animals who depend on us. Don't let that old vehicle sit unused when it could help save lives!

08/16/2026

We are frequently asked if we need towels and the answer is always: YES! We can never have too many towels. If you ever have any gently-used towels (with no holes or frays) that you are looking to get rid of, we will gladly take them. Note that we do not need any other linens at this time.

Donations can be dropped off anytime on our front porch at 3600 Lynn Ave. in Castle Hayne.