Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Treats Its 45,000th Patient: An Injured Turkey Vulture — Pelican Harbor Seabird Station

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Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami recently reached a major milestone, treating its 45,000th patient—a turkey vulture found on the Venetian Causeway. The injured bird, which was weak and unable to fly, was brought in for care and is expected to recover and be released back into the wild. This marks a significant achievement for the station, which has been providing vital care to injured wildlife since 1980. The station continues its mission of rehabilitating and releasing native species, helping ensure their protection and survival.