CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Several birds injured during last month’s devastating hailstorm in the Coastal Bend are getting a second chance, thanks to weeks of rehabilitation and the combined efforts of local wildlife organizations.
The hailstorm that struck the region in early November caused widespread property damage and left hundreds of birds injured, many suffering from wing fractures, head trauma and eye injuries. Many of those birds were rescued from Shamrock Island and taken to the Wings Rescue Center in Rockport for long term care.
The center released nine fully recovered pelicans back into their natural habitat, marking a major milestone in their recovery journey…