05/01/2026
An exciting bird to see, but for not-so-exciting reasons. A caring staff member at a bank downtown called to report a bird that had just struck a window, and went the extra mile to bring it to our avian hospital! This little feathered friend is recovering in a quiet and calm space for the time being.
Most window strikes occur in residential or low rise building areas. There are many options available to help prevent them from happening, such as decals, paint, and screens. Be an advocate for safeguarding at your workplace or neighborhood by exploring what options make sense for your setting!
Did you know?
Yellow-billed Cuckoos travel thousands of miles each year, migrating from northern South America up through the eastern United States, reaching as far north as the Great Lakes and southern Canada. Florida is one of their first major stopovers in spring. After crossing long stretches of water, they drop into dense habitats like mangroves and coastal forests to rest and refuel on insects, especially caterpillars, which they rely on heavily.
Some will stay and breed here, but many continue north after a short visit. In Florida, they typically pass through from April to May, with a second wave moving back through between August and October on their way south again.
