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Charity Campaigns

Birdorable currently supports the following projects. This is your chance to get some cute Birdorable products for yourself or your friends and at the same time support a great cause. Subscribe to our blog to get informed when new campaigns are added. The eligible designs are displayed on the right.

Helping the Flesh-footed Shearwater
Photo by Lee Gilbert (Flickr)

Helping the Flesh-footed Shearwater

Background
Background
The population of the Flesh-footed Shearwater breeding on Lord Howe Island has declined by about 50% in the past 30+ years. This species faces many threats, but the effects of plastic pollution in our oceans is immense. In one study, over 75% of Flesh-footed Shearwater chicks on Lord Howe were found to have injested large amounts of plastic. The plastic was fed to them by their parents, who mistook the bits of garbage for food.
Support
Support
Research Fellow Jennifer Lavers is studying Flesh-footed Shearwaters and their relationship with marine pollution, including plastic garbage. 25% of the retail price of each Birdorable product with one of the designs listed on the right will be donated to help her continue her work.
SinceMarch 2013
Flesh-footed Shearwater (flying)
A cute bird in flight! Flesh-footed Shearwaters spend most of their lives at sea.
Flesh-footed Shearwater (swimming)
Here our cute Birdorable Flesh-footed Shearwater is shown at rest on the surface of the ocean.
Kakapo Recovery Programme
Photo by jidanchaomian (Flickr)

Kakapo Recovery Programme

Website
Website
http://www.kakaporecovery.org.nz/
Background
Background
The Kakapo is the rarest parrot in the world. It is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. It is also the world's heaviest parrot and possibly the oldest living bird species on the planet. But as of 2009 there are only 124 individuals of this bird in existence. The dedicated team of the Kakapo Recovery Programme work around the clock in an effort to save this amazing, beautiful bird. Birdorable is proud to support Kakapo conservation with our cute Kakapo designs!
Support
Support
30% of the retail price of each Birdorable Kakapo product with one of the designs listed on the right will be donated to the Kakapo Recovery Programme. If you'd like to make a donation directly to the Programme in support of Kakapo conservation, click here
SinceOctober 2009
Birdorable Kakapo
Our Birdorable Kakapo is available on customizable t-shirts and gifts.
I Love Kakapos
Show your love for this critically endangered parrot from New Zealand!
Kakapo Chick Count
Support Kakapo conservation with these cute Chick Tally t-shirts!
Kakapo Santa
This cute Kakapo is ready for the holidays. He's all dressed up with a Santa hat.
New Zealand Kakapo
It's flightless, it's the world's heaviest parrot and it's possibly the oldest living bird.
Save the Kakapo
Support Kakapo conservation! 30% of the retail price of sales with this design will be donated to the Kakapo Recovery Program in New Zealand
California Condor Conservation: Ventana Wildlife Society
Photo by Don Van Dyke (Flickr)

California Condor Conservation: Ventana Wildlife Society

Website
Website
http://www.ventanaws.org
Background
Background
The California Condor has the largest wingspan of any bird found in North America. The bird today is considered critically endangered. In 1987 the last wild California Condor was captured to become part of one of the most expensive conservation projects ever. At that time there were only 22 individuals! In early 2008 this number had increased to over 300 birds, with over 150 in two wild populations. You can learn more about this amazing endangered bird at My Condor.
Support
Support
30% of the retail price of each Birdorable Save the California Condor and Return of the California Condor product sale will be donated to The Ventana Wildlife Society. If you'd like to make a donation directly to Ventana to support Condor conservation, click here.
SinceMarch 2008
Return of the California Condor
Support the California Condor with this original Birdorable design. 30% goes to conservation charity.
Save the California Condor
Support the California Condor with this original Birdorable design. 30% goes to conservation charity.
Genesee Valley Audubon Society, Rochester Falconcam
Photo from rfalconcam.com

Genesee Valley Audubon Society, Rochester Falconcam

Website
Website
http://rfalconcam.com
Background
Background
Beauty & Dot.Ca are a pair of famous Peregrine Falcons that were the stars of the Genesee Valley Audubon Society's Rochester Falconcam for many years. 2009 was a year of transition for the Rochester falcons; the nestbox was relocated during the winter and a new pair of falcons, Archer and Beauty, entered the scene in the spring.
Support
Support
30% of the retail price of each Birdorable Beauty & Dot.Ca or Archer & Beauty product sale will be donated to the Rochester Falconcam. You can also support the Rochester Falconcam by making a donation via their website.
SinceMarch 2008
Beauty & Dot.Ca
Beauty and Dot.Ca in cute Birdorable glory.
Beauty & Dot.Ca Hearts
It took a while, but it's finally Peregrine love for Beauty and Dot.Ca in 2012.
Rochester Beauty & Dot.Ca
A fun plaque-style design featuring Rochester's 2012 Peregrine (eventual) pair.
Rochester Peregrine Soap Opera
2012's soap opera stars: Beauty and Dot.Ca.

Retired Campaigns

Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Support for Birds
Photo by Powered by Birds

Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Support for Birds

Website
Website
http://www.bird-rescue.org/
Background
Background
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster flowed into the Gulf of Mexico from April 20, 2010. The well was officially sealed 5 months later, on September 19, 2010. The spill caused extensive damage to life in the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. International Bird Rescue has been saving birds since 1971. They were on hand during the oil spill disaster to rescue, recover and rehabilitate oiled birds.
DurationMay 2010 to December 2011
UK Tree Sparrow Research
Photo by Kev Chapman (Flickr)

UK Tree Sparrow Research

Website
Website
http://treesparrows.com/
Background
Background
Tree Sparrows are unfortunately on the decline in the United Kingdom. Research is being done to determine the cause of the decline as well as track current successful sparrow habitat and breeding grounds.
DurationOctober 2009 to December 2011
Hyacinth Macaw Conservation: Projeto Arara Azul
Photo by Powered by Birds

Hyacinth Macaw Conservation: Projeto Arara Azul

Website
Website
http://www.projetoararaazul.org.br/
Background
Background
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest flying parrot species in the world. They are native to South America and endangered from high levels of poaching and smuggling for pet trade. They are further threatened by increased commercial sale of feather art and habitat loss from human development.
DurationApril 2008 to December 2011
Save the Albatross: BirdLife International
Photo by Ed Dunens (Flickr)

Save the Albatross: BirdLife International

Website
Website
http://www.savethealbatross.net/
Background
Background
Albatrosses are among the most endangered bird species. 100,000 albatrosses are killed every year on fishing hooks. They are being killed in such vast numbers that they can't breed fast enough to keep up. This is putting them in real danger of extinction.
DurationJuly 2007 to October 2009