Hurricane Idalia displaces Caribbean flamingos.
Hurricane Idalia Unleashes Unusual Flamingo Sightings
Hurricane Idalia recently unleashed its fury on the “Big Bend” in Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. However, the aftermath of the storm has brought about some unexpected and fascinating phenomena, reaching as far as Ohio.
Flamingos, typically found in the Caribbean, have been spotted in the most unlikely places following the storm, including as far north as the greater Cincinnati area in the Buckeye State.
A Rare Bird Sighting in Ohio
According to local television station WCPO, two flamingos were sighted in Caesar Creek State Park Beach north of Cincinnati, Ohio. Park Manager Tiffany DeChant-Hunt described the unusual encounter, saying, “There was an older one who was pink and then there was a gray one and they say that was a juvenile, a little bit younger. He just had a little bit of pink on him. Seeing a flamingo in Ohio is a rare bird sighting.”
Similar sightings have also been reported in Florida and Kentucky. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has stated that it remains uncertain whether these flamingos will stay in Florida or return to their Caribbean habitat.
“People and wildlife feel the effects of hurricanes. They can displace wildlife and push birds that spend most of their lives over the ocean towards coastal waters or even inland lakes. In the days since the storm’s passing, Flamingos have been seen along the Gulf Coast from the panhandle to the Keys (and even one inland). Will these Florida visitors stay and mix with the Flamingos already in Florida, or fly back? We don’t know, but we can all enjoy them while they’re here!” the commission wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Sunshine State last week as a Category 3 hurricane.
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