Rookery Bay Helps Tern Get a Second Chance

Rookery Bay staff teamed up with the Von Arx Wildlife Hospital to release a rehabilitated Black tern back into the wild. After receiving care at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Von Arx Hospital, the bird was transported by boat to the Second Chance Critical Wildlife Area in the southern region of the reserve. Here it soared once again over the Gulf. Avian Specialist Derek Salge, along with Rookery Bay Education staff Aliya and Maddie, proudly watched as this little seabird returned to its natural home. It was another successful collaboration to ensure that injured seabirds have a true second chance at survival.