Online Auction
​Welcome to Iowa Bird Rehabilitation Wings of Iowa Gala: Online Auction Preview
​​Can't attend the gala but still want to be part of the fun. Now you can!
We had so many generous donors we decided to have and online auction as well as the silent auction at the gala. Both you and the birds win!
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Online auction items are available to everyone that registers to be a bidder.
Silent auction items are available to ticket holders only.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Bidding starts on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 12pm. 
You will have 4 days to bid on the items you want.  Bidding closes on Saturday the April 6th at 8pm.
View now, decide which one (or two!) you want, bid, and win! 

The proceeds from this fundraiser will help us prepare for baby season and help Iowa Bird Rehabilitation continue their work helping wild birds, supporting the community, and creating education and awareness opportunities.

Winning donors will be notify April 6th after close of auction. Payment is due at closing.
Winning bidders will be notified by email.

We will contact you to scheduled time items can be picked up April 7-9 at Iowa Bird Rehabilitation or make other arrangements during that time.

If the winning bidder is out of town, IBR can ship your items. Shipping to be paid by the winning bidder.
Thank you to all generous donors. We couldn't do this without you.​
Preview below for details and links

#1

"Flight of Imagination: Live Art"
Artist Amy Putney Koenig Onsite Creation
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Artist Amy Putney Koenig will be creating a 20 x 30 inch painting live during our Wings of Iowa Gala. We will be posting pictures and videos throughout the evening. Subject of the piece will be a swan & and flowers &  may add in a word or a phrase. We will see on April 6th.
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Get the bidding started sight unseen and check in throughout the evening and bid as she completes the painting.​
Starting Bid $50/Value $500
Thank you to our donor Amy Putney Koenig.

#2

"Cockatoos"
Signed Joel Sartore Photograph
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  1. Framed and signed Photo by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photographer and Explorer.  Two critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered citron crested cockatoos (Cacatua sulphurea citrinocristata) at Jurong Bird Park. (BIR042-00113) Frame Size 20.25" x 16.25"
Starting Bid $50/Value $200
Thank you to our donor Joel Sartore.

#3

"Just A Little Bit Charcuterie"
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  1. Edible Arrangements $25 gift card - expires 6-2024
  2. 2 bird themed dish towels made with recycled plastic bottles.  Wren and Oriole
  3. Robin Towel - Betsy Olmsted designed by hand. French Bird towel - Oiseaux Etrangers
  4. Cheese Blade - Black profile of a cat with blade at the bottom
  5. Wood cutting board with engraved Owl.  Made by JK Adams of Vermont
  6. 1 Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and 1 Aceto Balsamico di Modena​
Starting Bid $50/Value $242
Thank you to our donors Jennie Bailey, Michelle Peacock and The Olive Tap.

#4

"Birds of the Midnight Sun"
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  1. Framed lithograph by Ken Swanson #58/100
  2. Scissors and Scotch $50 Gift Certificate
  3. Two Metal Bird Wall Hangings
Starting Bid $50/Value $150
Thank you to our donors Jennie Bailey, Michelle Peacock and Scissors & Scotch (Ankeny).

#5

"Great Egret"
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  1. Eric Williamson, Photographer
     16x20 Great Egret framed photo print​
Starting Bid $50/Value $130
Thank you to our donor Eric Williamson.

#6

"Sweating It Out for ISU"
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  1. Bozz Prints 8" x 10" ISU Print
  2. Signed Iowa State basketball by Coach T.J. Otzelberger in January 2024, includes display case
  3. Perspire Sauna Studio: One month unlimited membership
Starting Bid $50/Value $374
Thank you to our donors Bozz Prints, Jennie Bailey, and Perspire Sauna Studio (West Des Moines).

#7

"Wool plus Instructions = Sweater"
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  1. 10 Skeins of 50% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merina and 50% Linen yarn
  2. 1 Box of Yarn Markers
  3. 1 Bottle of Lanolin Laundry Soap​
Starting Bid $50/Value $300
Thank you to our donor A Tangle of Yarn

#8

"Everybody Eats"
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  1. Wooden bird feeder
  2. Glass bird feeder
  3. Cheesecake Factory $50  Gift  card
Starting Bid $50/Value $130
Thank you to our donors Des Moines Feed and Nature Center, Earl May (Ankeny), and Jennie Bailey.

#9

"Cheers to the Birds"
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  1. Iowa Beer print from Bozz Prints
  2. 2 tickets to Des Moines Octoberfest, September 2024  held at Waterworks Park
  3. Basilisk West Coast IPA-4 Pack
  4. Lua Brewing: 2 t-shirts, 1 baseball cap, 1 stocking cap and a $50 gift card
(Winner must be at least 21 years old )
Starting Bid $50/Value $300
Thank you to our donors Des Moines Octoberfest, Bozz Prints, Lua Brewing and Jennie Bailey.

#10

"Into the Woods"
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  1. Marlen Kemmet, retired managing editor of Better Homes and Garden and Wood Magazine. Artist Handcrafted Lidded Box of multiple wood​s - maple, cherry, walnut and rosewood.
Starting Bid $50/Value $150
Thank you to our donor Marlen Kemmet.

#11

"Nuthatch and the Early Moon"
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  1. Chad Elliott, Artist
    Titled, Nuthatch and Early Moon
    ​12" x 36" Acrylic Painting on Canvas
​Starting Bid $50/Value $600
Thank you to our donor Chad Elliott Studio.

#12

"Strut Our Stuff"
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  1. Sling Backpack
  2. 8 1/2 x 11 State of Iowa Birds Notebook
  3. Stickers
  4. Groovy IBR Hat
  5. IBR Logo Water Bottle
  6. Gift Vouchers for Item of your Choice from the IBR SHOP
​Starting Bid $50/Value $140​
Thank you to our donor Iowa Bird Rehabilitation.

#13

"A Dream and A Tattoo"
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  1. "Maybe it was a dream", Original 5 x 5 inch, Painting framed by artist, Sandra Gustafson (Frame size 11 x 11 inch)
  2. $300 Gift Certificate for 5 x 5 inch or smaller tattoo of a traditional bird and consultation (can be applied to larger design). Expires 12/31/2024
​Starting Bid $50/Value $450
Thank you to our donors Sandra Gustafson and Yankee Doodle Dandy Tattoos.
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