Florida's Lost Flamingos Return, Blown Back by Hurricanes

Flamingos are coming back to Florida. They were hunted to functional extinction in the state over a century ago. Now, a surprising force is helping them return: hurricanes. In the late 1800s, hunters nearly wiped out Florida's flamingo population for their feathers. For decades, the iconic pink birds were just rare visitors. But a shift began about 25 years ago. Powerful hurricanes forming in the Caribbean have repeatedly blown small flocks of flamingos north into the Florida Everglades. Experts believe these storm-driven birds may be rediscovering their old habitats. This natural, repeated relocation is fueling hopes for a permanent comeback in the state they once called home.