We regret to announce the passing of Colleen Valda Maingay, one of the founding members of Bird Rescue in Auckland. Colleen passed away on 1 May, 2012, suddenly at home – aged 67 years. She was much loved daughter of Valda and the late George, and loved mother of Karen and Mark. It saddens us […]

In late November a nestling Tui chick arrived at the centre which looked a little bit different to all the others.  This strange Tui chick had white neck feathers and seemed to be slightly larger than the other Tui chicks of the same age.         The Tui chick had a voracious appetite […]

How about something meaningful that gives without giving “Stuff”? Surprise a colleague, friend, child or family member with a charitable Donation Certificate in their name from New Zealand Bird Rescue Charitable Trust. How it works You make a donation (any denomination from $5) to NZBRCT.  Give us the name of the recipient you will be […]

Can you help? The Green Bay Centre is running at full capacity! Over the last few months a number of rescue centres have closed down which means that our workload has increased. We need people who can provide short term foster homes for ducklings or baby birds. If you are interested or think you might be […]

Our busy Spring/Summer season has begun and we are currently receiving over 100 birds a week. We urgently require more volunteers to help clean cages, prepare food and assist with the care of sick birds. Volunteers must be over 16, non-smokers and be able to commit to help us for 4 hours on one or […]

If a chick looks orphaned wait and watch, the parents may be away in search of food. If a nestling has fallen from the nest and you know for certain which nest it came from, try putting it back (without putting yourself at risk). If you spot a fledgling on the ground, watch from a distance […]

Auckland NZ Bird Rescue volunteer Sandra Kyle visited the Oiled Bird Response unit in Tauranga 10 days after the initial grounding of the Rena. This is her report. I am writing this as the last tank on board the Rena is being pumped dry of its 358 tonnes of oil, and some of the 4,000 […]