2025
Oct 13, 2025
Watch: Channel 7 News
PHSS held a special public release for 3 juvenile Brown Pelicans on South Beach. The three pelicans bonded during their time in care, and flew off in formation during a touching moment.
Oct 11, 2025
Watch: Channel 7 News
Patient number 47,000 arrives at PHSS! Channel 7 speaks with Wildlife Rehabilitator Molly Stephan about this orphaned Virginia Opossum’s condition and the care it needs.
Oct 10, 2025
Watch: SoFlo Health
Hunter Franqui from SoFlo Health on Channel 10 visits Pelican Harbor Seabird Station to talk about the work we do, meet Mowgli, and learn about the transition to our new home along the Little River.
Oct 1, 2025
The Miami Herald
PHSS has launched a mural project to bring its new hospital to life! The mural wall faces NE 82nd St and the Brightline, applications are open through Oct. 30th.
Sept 18, 2025
WATCH: Channel 7 News
PHSS receives its 2000th patient of the year, and an all-time first species: an Eastern Glass Lizard! Naturally legless, these lizards are easily mistaken for snakes.
Aug 8, 2025
WILDLIFE NATION with Jeff corwin
PHSS, Jeff Corwin, and partners from Zoo Miami and the Miccosukee Tribe prepare 6 threatened Gopher Tortoises for relocation to a Pine Rockland preserve.
July 24, 2025
THE PARKLANDER
Coral Springs’ The Parklander Magazine celebrates 45 years and 45,000 rescues at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station with an interview from Marianna Niero.
June 27, 2025
WILDLIFE NATION with Jeff corwin
At PHSS, Jeff helps release a rehabilitated pelican back into its natural habitat after weeks of care and recovery—and Jeff reminds us why saving Florida’s wildlife is about more than just the animals.
June 20, 2025
WILDLIFE NATION with Jeff corwin
Jeff Corwin and the team at PHSS are on a mission to save coastal bird species, including pelicans, which face growing threats as water quality and algae blooms impact the fish they rely on.
July 10, 2025
Watch: Channel 7 wsvn
A determined double‑crested cormorant recently made a triumphant recovery at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station after being treated for hook‑related neck injuries.
May 28, 2025
Watch: CBS News
This rescue video from a Pelican Harbor wildlife rescue highlights the rising toll of fishing gear on South Florida’s wildlife. Watch our team rescue this entangled Night Heron.
May 12, 2025
PHSS Press Release
Welcome our newest ambassadors, Blue the blind Virginia Opossum and Leela the one-eyed Brown Pelican!
APril 24, 2025
watch: Channel 10 news
The Great White Heron which was attacked by a local man early in 2025 has made a successful release, and the attacker has been apprehended.
April 24, 2025
key biscayne magazine
Flash back to March 12th, 2025 - Pelican Party was a huge success, raising nearly 3 times our previous year in operating funds for wildlife care.
April 2025 edition
Miami Shores Egret
In this article titled “Pelican Harbor Seabird Station: Miami’s Lifeline for Wildlife”, author Liangy Calli talks about the value, mission, and future of PHSS.
April 22, 2025
WATCH: CHANNEL 7 WSVN
In celebration of Earth Day 2025, a brown pelican was released in Sunny Isles after 3 months of rehabilitation at PHSS.
April 4, 2025
Watch: Channel 7 WSVN
Pelican released after 99 days in care during spectacular sunrise public release on South Beach.
Mar 28, 2025
Biscayne Times
After Yellow-crowned Night Herons in Biscayne Park were displaced following invasive tree removals, PHSS provides advice on the path forward.
Mar 14, 2025
CBS NEWS
PHSS is providing expert care to orphaned opossums, giving them a second chance at life through vital wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
Feb 27th, 2025
VOYAGE MIA
Julie D’Errico, Assistant Director at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, is making a significant impact through her leadership and dedication to wildlife.
Feb 20th, 2025
WATCH: Channel 7 WSVN
Injured turkey vulture is Pelican Harbor Seabird Station’s 45,000th patient since opening in 1980.
Feb 17th, 2025
Miami’s Community News
Kiwanis Club Members learn about animal rehabilitation from PHSS’s Communications Manager, Marianna Niero.
Feb 5th, 2025
Miami Shores Living
Sunja Leon tells the story of Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, exploring the impact and passion behind the organization.
Feb 3rd, 2025
WATCH: Channel 10 News
Authorities search for fisherman who badly injured federally-protected great white heron, now in care at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station.
Jan 29th, 2025
Miami New Times
"Horrific": FWC Searching for Man Who Injured Great White Heron With Rock at Miami Park.
JAN 24TH, 2025
WATCH: CHANNEL 7 WSVN
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station collaborating with Pennsylvania researchers on broad-winged hawk study
JAN 8TH, 2025
WATCH: CHANNEL 7 WSVN
2 pelicans released after being treated by Pelican Harbor in Miami for fishing-related injuries
2024
Dec 19th, 2024
WATCH: Channel 7 wsvn
3 birds found with bb pellets in their bodies receive treatment at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station.
Nov 29th, 2024
biscayne times
A New Era for Wildlife Conservation in Miami. PHSS celebrates a historic milestone with groundbreaking ceremony.
Nov 18th, 2024
WATCH: Channel 7 WSVN
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station unveils new facility in Miami
Nov 18th, 2024
Watch: Local 10 News
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station breaks ground on new Miami home
Nov 22nd, 2024
WATCh: Channel 7 WSVN
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station and good Samaritans help save 2 possums, double-crested cormorant
Oct 16th, 2024
Watch: Channel 7 WSVN
Go, Spicy, Go! Great White Heron released after treatment at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station.
Nov 5th, 2024
watch: Local 10 News
After 2 months of care, a Pelican found hanging in a tree is healthy and released by Pelican Harbor
Nov 20th, 2024
Time Out Miami
In a city known for its loud luxury and even louder party scene, this tranquil boat tour reveals Miami's amazing natural beauty.
Nov 14th, 2024
WATCH: Channel 7 WSVN
PHSS helps injured Chuck-will’s-widow after good Samaritan found it on the ground
Oct 3rd, 2024
watch: Channel 7 WSVN
Rare white-morph Great Blue Heron rescued after entanglement with hook and line
Nov 18th, 2024
PHSS Press Release
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station breaks ground on state of the art Wildlife Hospital and Education Center
Nov 6th, 2024
Shoutout MIami
Read Shoutout Miami’s exclusive interview with our Executive Director Chloe Chelz
Sept 30th, 2024
PHSS PRESS RELEASE
Bonaparte’s Gull set for release at Legion Park on October 3rd after 240 days in care
sept 30th, 2024
WATCh: Channel 7 WSVN
Swallow-tailed kite released after being treated for injuries
Sept 12th, 2024
watch: local 10 news
Miami-Dade firefighters rescue injured pelican caught in fishing line
July 28th, 2024
Miami’s community news
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Announces New Bird Enclosure
July 22nd, 2024
PHSS PRESS RELEASE
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Appoints New Executive Director
July 15th, 2024
PHSS PRESS RELEASE
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Receives New Enclosure from Spearmint Energy
june 28th, 2024
WSVN
Injured pelican released into wild after groundbreaking surgery at Miami Seabird Station
june 13th, 2024
VOYAGE MIA
Exploring Life & Business with Hannah McDougall of Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
JUNE 7TH, 2024
Florida’s Voice News
Conservationists voice concern over Bird Key sale listing for potential development on uninhabited wildlife home
May 29th, 2024
LOCAL 10
‘Public treasure’: Activists hope Bird Key doesn’t fly off to developer
may 20th, 2024
The Palm Beach Post
Where is Bird Key? What to know about Florida seabird preserve’s controversial $31.5 million sale
mAY 20TH, 2024
The Guardian
Environmental advocates heartbroken over sale of Florida seabird preserve
SPRING 2024
IMPACT EDITION
Why Not Us?
May 11th, 2024
CBS NEWS
Florida wildlife rescue works to address habitat loss
March 26th, 2024
Local 10
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station warns of human-related harms for wild animals
fEBRUARY 29TH, 2024
Channel 7 News - WSVN
Pelican found with hook in its mouth is on the mend at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
fEBRUARY 27TH, 2024
CNN BREAKING NEWS
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Plans Expansion to Meet Rising Wildlife Treatment Demands
fEBRUARY 27TH, 2024
CBS NEWS
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station makes changes to treat growing number of wildlife patients
February 24th, 2024
USA TODAY
Florida bird rescuers shocked by rare visitors: Puffins
fEBRUARY 9TH, 2024
NBC Miami
Injured Atlantic puffin found on Miami Beach
February 9th, 2024
WSVN
Vets at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station caring for injured puffin rescued on Miami Beach
February 6th, 2024
Miami New Times
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station's Former Director Hopeful for Nonprofit's Future
February 4th, 2024
Animaux de la 8
à Miami
february 1st, 2024
CBC CANADA NEWS
Penny the Pelican finds its way home
January 12th, 2024
WSVN
Penny, an American white pelican, finds a new home at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
2023
DECEMBER 28TH, 2023
PHSS PRESS RELEASE
Imprinted Pelican Gives New Meaning to “Snowbird”
December 20th, 2023
PHSS PRESS RELEASE
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Enters a New Period of Growth
december 19th, 2023
TB NEWS WATCH
Injured pelican from Thunder Bay gets a permanent home in Florida
November 2nd, 2023
GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Miami’s Marine Conservation & Rescue Efforts
October 31st, 2023
USA TODAY
Snake caught in Halloween decoration with half-eaten lizard rescued by wildlife officials
October 30th, 2023
Miami Herald
A snake was chasing a lizard in Miami Shores. Along came some Halloween decorations
october 30th, 2023
WSVN
Wildlife rehab workers untangle snake caught in Halloween spiderweb decoration at home in Miami Shores
oCTOBER 30TH, 2023
PHSS Press Release
Native Snake Trapped in Spiderweb Decoration Treated and Released by Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
October 4th, 2023
IMPACT EDITION
Let Nature Talk To You
September 20th, 2023
LOCAL 10
Volunteers step up across South Florida on International Coastal Cleanup Day
September 12th, 2023
Miami’s Community News
Partnership brings Pelican Harbor Seabird Station a step closer to groundbreaking
September 5th, 2023
News Nation
Rare flamingo sightings up along East Coast post-Hurricane Idalia
September 5th, 2023
People
Wild Flamingos Spotted in Landlocked States and Other Surprising Places After Hurricane Idalia
September 5th, 2023
Biscayne Times
Pelican Harbor Nears Expansion With Bank Loan
August 29th, 2023
PHSS PRESS RELEASE
Successful Partnership With Bank OZK Brings Pelican Harbor Seabird Station One Step Closer to Groundbreaking
July 30th, 2023
Biscayne Times
Pelican Harbor to Expand Wildlife Hospital
July 13th, 2023
Biscayne Times
Biscayne Wildlife in Peril
june 3rd, 2023
WSVN
2 owls brought separately to Pelican Harbor Seabird Station begin new life together after treatment
mAY 23RD, 2023
World Animal News
WAN Talks With Pelican Harbor Seabird Station About The Rescue Of Two Turtles Chained Together & Abused In Florida
May 3rd, 2023
PHSS PRESS RELEASE
Abused Turtle Released after Rehabilitation at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
mAY 2ND 2023
LOCAL 10
Wildlife service releases turtle found chained to another at Oleta State Park
aPRIL 27TH, 2023
WSVN
Injured pelican found stuck in sand recovering at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
aPRIL 12TH, 2023
VOCES
Carolina Labro, Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
mARCH 2ND, 2023
Voyage MIA
Community Highlights: Meet Hannah McDougall of Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
mARCH 1ST, 2023
The Chronicle
Owl on mend after rescue from storm shutter
fEBRUARY 28TH, 2023
FOX 51 WOGX
Owl on mend after rescue from storm shutter
February 27th, 2023
WSVN
Owl healing after being found stuck in storm shutter of Miami Gardens home
February 13th, 2023
Miami Community News
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station welcomes 3 to board of directors
February 8th, 2023
WSVN
Pelican Harbor Station celebrates release of repeat visitor
January 5th, 2023
Miami Community News
Route 664 Host Les Winston welcomes Christopher Boykin, Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
2022
December 27th, 2022
Local 10
Miami’s Pelican Harbor Seabird Station saves life of native hawk
dECEMBER 27TH, 2022
WSVN
Rehabilitated hawk released back into wild
November 10th, 2022
Islander News
Rehabilitated Cooper’s hawk released Village Green
October 17th, 2022
EASY 93.1
Community Focus Podcast: Homestead Miami Speedway / Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
September 25th, 2022
WSVN
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station hosts Little River neighborhood cleanup
September 15th, 2022
Miami Herald
He dedicated his life ‘to a hobby that got out of control.’ And the pelicans thrived
September 1st, 2022
Miami Herald
HAROLD KELTON OBITUARY
August 23rd, 2022
PHSS Press Release
Eight-Million Dollars Raised for New State-Of-The-Art Wildlife Hospital
July 15th, 2022
WSVN
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station releases mockingbird that suffered broken leg from cat attack
jULY 12TH, 2022
Ohio Wesleyan University News
Pelican Paradise - Ohio Wesleyan Student Earns Grant to Support Wildlife Rescue Internship in Florida
July 1st, 2022
CBS Miami
Pause For A Cause: Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
June 23rd, 2022
WSVN
Downy woodpecker released after 2 months of rehab at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
June 14th, 2022
PHSS Press Release
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Treats 39,000th Patient
June 14th, 2022
SFGN
Gay Male Pelican Couple Going Strong For Two Decades
June 14th, 2022
WSVN
Mockingbird with fractured leg is Pelican Harbor Seabird Station’s 39,000th patient
June 13th, 2022
The Atlantic
How Animals Perceive the World
jUNE 8TH, 2022
WSVN
Baby heron saved in Miami by police
April 1st, 2022
WSVN
Stork released after being treated for bacterial disease at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
March 31st, 2022
Miami Herald
A rare stork will be released from captivity in Hialeah. Here’s why it is so special
March 25th, 2022
CBS Miami
Pelican Harbor Gets New Wildlife Ambulance
January 19th, 2022
WSVN
Pelican found with fishing line and hooks at Haulover Inlet to make full recovery
January 19th, 2022
Miami New Times
The Common Good: Local Notables Share Their 2022 Resolutions for a Better Miami
January 19th, 2022
CBS Miami
‘A Lot Of Care’: Rehabbed Hawk Flies Off To Freedom After Having Been Captured & Injured
January 18th, 2022
WSVN
Pelican taken to rescue hospital after turning up at Haulover Inlet
2021
September 17th, 2021
Miami New Times
Birds Are Crashing Into Windows Because Miamians Won’t Turn Off Their Lights
August 31st, 2021
Miami New Times
Facemask Nearly Killed This Anhinga in Doral
August 27th, 2021
WSVN
Bird found with mask wrapped around beak treated at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
August 17th, 2021
Be-Roll News
Tori Fields: Wildlife Rehabilitator at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
June 27th, 2021
Out
These Two Gay Pelicans Have Been in Love for 18 Years and Counting
June 23rd, 2021
June 22nd, 2021
June 22nd, 2021
June 15th, 2021
LGBTQ Nation
An inspiring gay pelican couple has stayed together for nearly two decades
WLRN
Two Pelicans Released Back Into the Wild On The Sands Of Miami Beach
Miami Herald
‘I swear they’re showing off’: Children watch two rescued pelicans fly away in Miami Beach
NAIOPSFL
Stiles Architectural Group to Design Miami’s New Pelican Harbor Seabird Station and Deeks’ Wildlife Center
June 7th, 2021
Islander News
Station ensures injured birds and wildlife are rescued, rehabilitated and safely released
April 27th, 2021
Town of Surfside
“How does a Pelican Find its Way Home?” Brown Pelican release with the Town of Surfside (video)
April 22nd, 2021
Local 10
It’s for the birds! - SoFlo Health with Hunter Franqui
April 19th, 2021
WSVN
Bald Eaglet rescued after nest collapse in Pembroke Pines Nature Preserve
March 17th, 2021
On Wildlife with Alex Re
On Wildlife with Alex Re: Podcast episode “Pelicans with Yaritza Acosta”
February 12th, 2021
PHSS
Obituary for Bruce the Opossum
February 9th, 2021
PHSS
David Epstein & Marcus McCarthy Join Pelican Harbor Seabird Station’s Board of Directors
February 2nd, 2021
Ken Russell Miami Podcast
The Pelican Harbor Seabird Station w Executive Director Christopher Boykin & Operations Manager Kiki Mutis | Topics: Wildlife hospital, what they do, how can you help
2020
November 6th, 2020
Coral Gables Magazine
Owls Flock to Coral Gables
September 2nd, 2020
Univision
Este joven salva aves y advierte que los guantes y mascarillas pueden hacerles daño a los animales
jUNE 26TH, 2020
WSVN
Weston teen, self-professed ‘Bird Nerd,’ raising thousands for Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
aPRIL 7TH, 2020
WSVN
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station releases rehabilitated pelican back into wild
April 6th, 2020
Miami Herald
As wildlife rescues rise, Miami’s Pelican Harbor Seabird Station has outgrown its home
March 2020
Biscayne Times
As wildlife rescues rise, Miami’s Pelican Harbor Seabird Station has outgrown its home
February 28th, 2020
WSVN
Fishing for Answers: South Florida vets treat seabirds amid seasonal surge in injuries
2019
July 25th, 2019
WSVN
Cooper’s Hawk returns to wild after being rehabilitated at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
July 11th, 2019
Houma Today
Pelican in distress
June 21st, 2019
Dan’s Papers
Thomas Harris: ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Author Has Summered in Sag Harbor for Years
May 26th, 2019
Independent
Hannibal Lecter author Thomas Harris: 'I don’t think I’ve ever made up anything'
May 23rd, 2019
The Irish Times
Hannibal Lecter’s creator cooks up something new (no fava beans or Chianti)
May 16th, 2019
Slant
Review: Cari Mora Luridly and Bitingly Plumbs Man’s Capacity for Evil
May 18th, 2019
The New York Times
Hannibal Lecter’s Creator Cooks Up Something New (No Fava Beans or Chianti)
May 8th, 2019
El Nuevo Herald
The five best places and gifts to celebrate Mother's Day in Miami
March 10th, 2019
WSVN
Facebook video appears to show man mistreating pelican in Key West
February 26th, 2019
Miami’s Community News
Crowds flock to seventh annual Bird Day activities at Tropical Audubon Society
February 19th, 2019
The Wild Hunt
Turtles Chained Together in Miami
February 8th, 2019
Fox 13 Tampa Bay
Turtles bound by chains found swimming near Miami Beach
February 8th, 2019
WIS News
Two turtles chained together as part of apparent religious ceremony rescued
February 8th, 2019
The News Tribune
Turtle released back into the wild after being found chained
February 7th, 2019
Miami New Times
Two Turtles Found Chained Together With Voodoo Dolls in Suspected Religious Ceremony
2018
December 12th, 2018
El Nuevo Herald
Perturbador hallazgo de animales sacrificados en Miami. Sospechan rituales de santería
December 11th, 2018
20 Minutos
Sospechan de ritual de Santería tras hallar animales muertos en Miami
December 6th, 2018
Local 10
After Afro-Cuban religious rituals, activists find animal remains, turtles chained
November 27th, 2018
Patch
Giving Tuesday 2018: 100 Popular Miami Charities
August 2nd, 2018
SunSentinel
Miami Field Trip
June 5th, 2018
Miami New Times
Miami’s Wild Parrots Are Being Poached, and There’s No Law to Protect Them
May 16th, 2018
Miami Herald
Something besides nudists showed up at Haulover Beach: a rare flamingo
April 3rd, 2018
Miami New Times
Meet Pepe and Enrique, Male Pelicans Sharing a Miami Nest for Almost 20 Years
April 2nd, 2018
Miami New Times
Meet the Same-Sex Pelican Couple Living at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
January 29th, 2018
Patch
Injured Pelican Plucked to Safety By Miami-Dade First Responders
Miami Beach Magazine
Pelican Harbor to the Rescue
2017
December 13th, 2017
Patch
Bird's Remarkable 2,135 Mile Adventure Ends In Miami Beach
November 23rd, 2017
WSVN
Officials rescue injured turkey vulture in Miami
November 22nd, 2017
Miami Herald
He found a sick bird. Send it over in an Uber, the rescue center said.
October 7th, 2017
89.3 KPCC
Suspicious LA Zoo package turns out to be an opossum
aPRIL 25TH, 2017
Miami Herald
Why People Volunteer. And it may not be what you think
February 2017
Biscayne Times
Taking Flight
2016
December 25th, 2016
Miami Herald
Tortoise That Acts Like a Puppy Wins Hearts at Wildlife Rehab Center
November 1st, 2016
WLRN
South Florida Wildlife Rehabilitation
June 22nd, 2016
Phys Org
Exotic pet trade sends Florida bird rescues soaring
April 5th, 2016
Local 10
Miami-Dade Ocean Rescue crews rescue pelican with broken wing
2015
March 11th, 2015
Miami Herald
Beach Buzz: Twin North Bay Village boys host Pelican Harbor fund-raiser
January 23rd, 2015
Miami Herald
Miami bird-watching cruises combine nature and beauty
January 7th, 2015
Miami Herald
South Florida’s Pelican Harbor sees record bird rescues
2012
April 16th, 2012
CBS Miami
Pelican Rescue Group Launches Week Long Groupon Fundraiser
