Oiledwildife.eu is saddened to report that Jay Holcomb, Executive Director of International Bird Rescue for many years, died on June 10, 2014.
Jay joined Bird Rescue in 1986 and served as Executive Director for more than 25 years. He led international teams in major oiled wildlife responses including the Exxon Valdez (USA) and the Treasure (South Africa) and was instrumental in improving the care of oiled birds.
To read about the life of this pioneer in oiled wildlife rehabilitation please visit the International Bird Rescue website. To learn more about Jay, the person, and his journey through cancer and heart failure, visit his personal blog.