Healing Wildlife @ Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
“Healing Wildlife at the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station”
(A Tour from the Philanthropic Series)
The amazing array of wild birds in Florida has been the source of great interest and beauty since the explorations of famed bird-chronicler James Audubon. They were an integral part of Indian lore and ceremonial display for centuries preceding Audubon’s wanderings. Today, Florida’s wild birds have to compete with population growth and human related changes to the environment in order to maintain their ancient habitat. In the process, many birds are injured or killed while trying to navigate through human error and sometimes carelessness.
Since 1980, the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station has worked tirelessly to rescue, heal, conduct emergency surgeries on and release, if possible, injured Florida seabirds. Now in this heartwarming tour from our philanthropic series, we will be visiting the dedicated staff of the Seabird Station and hear how they perform miracles on a daily basis. See the operating table and x-rays of birds in trouble; hear the procedures set up to handle incoming injured birds. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the station’s management. Then to cap off a great visit, we will gather for the daily 4:00 pm feeding. A feathered melee will erupt as dozens of birds compete for their daily fish dinner. Their antics and excitement will leave you with a smile on your face. This tour is an animal lover’s treat.
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| Minimum number: | 10 |
| Maximum number: | 25 |
| Approximate duration: | 1.5 hours – not including transfer from hotel |
| Time of day: | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (bird feeding at 4 pm) |
| Weather dependent: | Yes |
| Meals included: | NA |
| Transportation: | Transportation has to be provided by client or by Dragonfly Expeditions at additional cost. |
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