A wild black-crowned night heron observes the hurricane cleanup at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary community event.
A wild black-crowned night heron observes the hurricane cleanup at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary community event. Photos by Carole Devillers
Cleanup volunteers answer the call to help Seaside Seabird Sanctuary (SSS), a nonprofit seabird rescue facility at Indian Shores that suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene
Cleanup volunteers answer the call to help Seaside Seabird Sanctuary (SSS), a nonprofit seabird rescue facility at Indian Shores that suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene Photos by Carole Devillers
Battered by winds and storm surge, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary’s beachfront entrance is a silent reminder of the hurricane’s fury, which caused over $300,000 in damages to the rescue facility
Battered by winds and storm surge, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary’s beachfront entrance is a silent reminder of the hurricane’s fury, which caused over $300,000 in damages to the rescue facility Photos by Carole Devillers
While a hundred birds from Seaside Seabird Sanctuary are still sheltered at other rescue organizations, the volunteer turnout to clean up cages and remove debris shows what community is all about.
While a hundred birds from Seaside Seabird Sanctuary are still sheltered at other rescue organizations, the volunteer turnout to clean up cages and remove debris shows what community is all about. Photos by Carole Devillers
It will take a lot of work and repairs to restore and bring life back to this facility that rescues injured seabirds. Donations and volunteers are needed to make it happen
It will take a lot of work and repairs to restore and bring life back to this facility that rescues injured seabirds. Donations and volunteers are needed to make it happen Photos by Carole Devillers
Layers of sand brought in by the storm surge are shoveled off bird enclosures by volunteers during the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary’s community event.
Layers of sand brought in by the storm surge are shoveled off bird enclosures by volunteers during the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary’s community event. Photos by Carole Devillers
As active as an army of ants, dedicated volunteers go back and forth from the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary to the back parking lot to discard tons of sand and debris.
As active as an army of ants, dedicated volunteers go back and forth from the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary to the back parking lot to discard tons of sand and debris. Photos by Carole Devillers
Bucket after bucket, sand brought in by Hurricane Helene is taken out by volunteers who spare no effort to restore hope to the devastated rescue facility.
Bucket after bucket, sand brought in by Hurricane Helene is taken out by volunteers who spare no effort to restore hope to the devastated rescue facility. Photos by Carole Devillers
As they arrive to volunteer, students from St Pete’s Admiral Farragut Academy get introduced to Sybil, an un-releasable red-shouldered hawk handled by Carol of the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary.
As they arrive to volunteer, students from St Pete’s Admiral Farragut Academy get introduced to Sybil, an un-releasable red-shouldered hawk handled by Carol of the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary. Photos by Carole Devillers
Admiral Farragut Academy students actively volunteer to shovel off layers of sand brought into enclosures by Hurricane Helene
Admiral Farragut Academy students actively volunteer to shovel off layers of sand brought into enclosures by Hurricane Helene Photos by Carole Devillers
The signs of the storm surge that flooded the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary remain visible on the aviary white fence as volunteers are hard at work in spite of the heat.
The signs of the storm surge that flooded the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary remain visible on the aviary white fence as volunteers are hard at work in spite of the heat. Photos by Carole Devillers
As staff directs volunteers flooding watermarks are visible on the mural and front counter of the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary’s avian hospital, which was forced to shut down all rescue operations.
As staff directs volunteers flooding watermarks are visible on the mural and front counter of the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary’s avian hospital, which was forced to shut down all rescue operations. Photos by Carole Devillers
Crates and trays are scraped clean and rinsed by community volunteers. A wish-list has been set up for critical items that need replacing.
Crates and trays are scraped clean and rinsed by community volunteers. A wish-list has been set up for critical items that need replacing. Photos by Carole Devillers
Volunteering at Seaside Seabird Sanctuary for the Tampa Bay Debris Derby trash collection tournament, an enthusiastic team named Garbage Girlies poses for a picture.
Volunteering at Seaside Seabird Sanctuary for the Tampa Bay Debris Derby trash collection tournament, an enthusiastic team named Garbage Girlies poses for a picture. Photos by Carole Devillers
Displaying much needed emotional support, two “Garbage Girlies” from the Debris Derby move trash out of the aviary.
Displaying much needed emotional support, two “Garbage Girlies” from the Debris Derby move trash out of the aviary. Photos by Carole Devillers
Compromised by Helene’s flooding, the frame of the main aviary is torn down by staff and will need to be rebuilt quickly and at great expense for some of the evacuated birds to return.
Compromised by Helene’s flooding, the frame of the main aviary is torn down by staff and will need to be rebuilt quickly and at great expense for some of the evacuated birds to return. Photos by Carole Devillers
Meticulously prepared for birds with special needs, fish-based meals represent a substantial expense for the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, which relies on fundraising and donations to operate.
Meticulously prepared for birds with special needs, fish-based meals represent a substantial expense for the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, which relies on fundraising and donations to operate. Photos by Carole Devillers
Badly damaged by the storm, the main aviary netting has to be replaced at a cost of $50,000 to prevent outside birds such as this boat-tailed grackle from breaking in and stealing food.
Badly damaged by the storm, the main aviary netting has to be replaced at a cost of $50,000 to prevent outside birds such as this boat-tailed grackle from breaking in and stealing food. Photos by Carole Devillers
Community volunteers give the best of themselves to help the Sanctuary recover and resume its indispensable mission of rescue-rehab-release of injured Floridian seabirds.
Community volunteers give the best of themselves to help the Sanctuary recover and resume its indispensable mission of rescue-rehab-release of injured Floridian seabirds. Photos by Carole Devillers
Happy to be home, these resident pelicans are among more than 100 birds evacuated from the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary to various rescue organizations in preparation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Happy to be home, these resident pelicans are among more than 100 birds evacuated from the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary to various rescue organizations in preparation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Photos by Carole Devillers

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