Rare birds are popping up in Florida following Milton's impact
Milton brings sobering news. The death count. Communities flooded. The sad sight of Tropicana Field.
In addition to these devastating effects of a hurricane, the post-storm period does have small moments of joy for some Floridians at a time when we badly need it.
People outside cleaning their yards or surveying their damage may notice unusual birds they have never seen before popping up in yards and parks. Milton carried neotropical birds far from home and upended the travel plans for billions of songbirds flying during the height of bird migration season.
“There are lots of feathered refugees from the storm in Central Florida,” said Julie Wraithmell, Executive Director of Audubon Florida. “...
