Iowa Bird Rehabilitation

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

We will be at Des Moines Arts Festival for our 5th year in a row!Dates are June 26-28th. We are always honored to be pa...
06/08/2026

We will be at Des Moines Arts Festival for our 5th year in a row!

Dates are June 26-28th. We are always honored to be part of the community outreach program and be able to share our work with so many families.

Each year, a special festival shirt is created for our volunteers, and last year's Ode to the Crow design was so popular that many of you asked for one after the festival.

So this year we are inviting the public to pre-order our Leave a Legacy shirt, inspired by our art project we will share with you at the Arts Fest.

However, the window to order is short! We will be taking pre-orders through Tuesday, June 9th, at 10pm. This way you will have it in time for the Arts Fest!

Pre-order today! Locally printed by
The Side Garage!

Leave a Legacy— shirts are just $25 each

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06/05/2026

Just under 8 hours to go and only 75% to our goal.....

Donate $20 and help us achieve our goal!

Because don't you want to see more cute baby bird videos?

This is intake #1479, a Wild Turkey!

Hard to tell in video, but he stands about 6 inches tall and 52 grams!

He's got a bit of head trauma, but as you can see he's got quite the appetite and is already doing better 🦃🧡

Help feed the turkey!
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It's the Final Day of Our Baby Bird Challenge! 🐦❤️Today is the last day, and we really need your help.We're currently at...
06/05/2026

It's the Final Day of Our Baby Bird Challenge! 🐦❤️

Today is the last day, and we really need your help.

We're currently at 69% of our goal, and every donation made today will help us care for the hundreds of baby birds already in our nursery—and the many more still to come.

Over the past several days, we've shared some of our newest patients with you: kestrels, swans, woodpeckers, and other adorable babies. This morning, we're starting the day with some hungry young robins patiently waiting for breakfast.

Robins are the most common bird we admit, and we absolutely love them! 🧡

To keep up with the birds already in our care—and the 800 to 1,200 additional birds we expect to admit during June and July—we're asking just 75 people to donate $20 today.

What can $20 provide?

🐦 1 box of p*e pads
🐦 1 case of paper towels
🐦 4 containers of blueberries
🐦 4,000 mealworms
🐦 250 waxworms
🐦 20 small mice
🐦 4 ceramic feeding bowls

It may not seem like much, but these supplies are used every single day to feed, clean, and care for injured and orphaned birds.

Today, please consider giving just $20 to help us feed the birds.

Together, we can finish this challenge strong and continue giving Iowa's wild birds a second chance. ❤️

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06/05/2026

Baby Bird of the Day: Red-bellied Woodpecker! 🪵🐦

Watch this little guy chow down on some waxworms!

Meet patient #1410, a young Red-bellied Woodpecker admitted to our care on May 30th. His injuries are consistent with a possible window strike, something we see fairly often in newly fledged birds.

Being a young bird isn't easy. These recent graduates from the nest are still learning the basics of flight—how to maneuver through the air, stick a landing, avoid obstacles, and even figure out where they're supposed to land in the first place!

This little woodpecker is currently showing a slight head tilt, a common sign of head trauma, but we're hopeful that with time, rest, and supportive care, he will continue to improve and make a full recovery.

Every bird that comes through our doors receives individualized care, and your support makes that possible. Your donation today helps provide food, medical treatment, and a safe place for young birds like this one to heal, grow stronger, and eventually return to the wild where they belong.

Thank you for helping us give Iowa's wild birds a second chance—and helping future generations of graceful, gorgeous fliers take to the skies. ❤️

Help us help more birds this year!

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Most of the birds we care for come from the Des Moines metro area, but as this map shows, we admit birds from literally ...
06/04/2026

Most of the birds we care for come from the Des Moines metro area, but as this map shows, we admit birds from literally every corner of Iowa.

Every dot represents someone who cared enough to help.

When a person is willing to drive a bird one, two, or even three hours to reach us, it reminds us just how compassionate people can be. We hear stories every day of Iowans going out of their way to help an injured or orphaned bird, and it never stops inspiring us.

At the same time, we know not everyone has the ability to make that drive. That's where our incredible volunteer transport team comes in. Each year, these dedicated volunteers travel thousands of miles across Iowa, connecting birds in need with the care that can save their lives.

From tiny hummingbirds to majestic swans, it doesn't matter what species it is, we help them all.

When you support Iowa Bird Rehabilitation, you're not just helping birds in Des Moines. You're helping birds, families, conservation agencies, veterinarians, and concerned citizens across the entire state. You're giving people hope that when they find a bird in trouble, there is somewhere to turn.

Your gift today helps ensure that no matter where a bird is found in Iowa, help is within reach.

Because every bird matters. And every community matters. ❤️🐦
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Baby Bird Challenge – Day 4! 🐦❤️It's June 4th, and we're officially on Day 4 of our Baby Bird Challenge!Thanks to your i...
06/04/2026

Baby Bird Challenge – Day 4! 🐦❤️

It's June 4th, and we're officially on Day 4 of our Baby Bird Challenge!

Thanks to your incredible support, we've reached 68% of our goal!

That means we only need to raise $1,578 more to hit our $5,000 goal and help provide food, medical care, and shelter for the hundreds of baby birds currently in our care.

When you break it down, that's just 79 people donating $20 each.

A single $20 donation may not seem like much, but when our community comes together, those small gifts add up to something truly powerful. Every dollar helps feed hungry nestlings, purchase medications, provide specialized care, and give injured and orphaned birds a second chance at life.

Right now, our nursery is full, our admission numbers are at record highs, and baby bird season is still going strong.

If you've been thinking about donating, today is the perfect day to help us cross the finish line.

Can you be one of the 79?

Together, we can reach $5,000 and continue providing lifesaving care to Iowa's wild birds.

Donate today and help us finish strong! 🧡
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Baby birds of the day! In just the past 24 hours, we’ve admitted three American Kestrel chicks—each one a tiny, fierce l...
06/04/2026

Baby birds of the day!

In just the past 24 hours, we’ve admitted three American Kestrel chicks—each one a tiny, fierce little male.

Meet patients #1471, #1476, and #1485.

While these handsome birds won’t be with us for long, their time in care is critical—and even a short stay requires a surprising amount of food, care, and attention.

Your support during our Baby Shower Challenge helps ensure we can continue saying “yes” to every bird that comes through our doors.

We’re just $1,678 away from our goal!

Thank you for helping us give these young kestrels—and so many others—a strong start.

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06/03/2026

You did it!

Thank you!

We are now at 64% to our goal!

Here is Miss Adorable!

American Kestrel ❤️

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3108 49th Street
Des Moines, IA

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

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+14155961147

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