Tropicbirds Blown Inland From Tropical Storm Hilary Returned To Sea
SAN DIEGO, CA — Three tropicbirds blown inland by Tropical Storm Hilary were recently returned to the wild after being rehabilitated at SeaWorld Sa...
SAN DIEGO, CA — Three tropicbirds blown inland by Tropical Storm Hilary were recently returned to the wild after being rehabilitated at SeaWorld San Diego. The red-billed tropicbirds spend their lives at sea except for when they nest, so it is a rare species to find in San Diego County. In fact, the SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Team has only treated two other red-billed tropicbirds in more than 20 years, according to Jeni Smith, a supervisor for the SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Team. All three birds were found dehydrated and thin within a few days after Tropical Storm Hilary.