More than 150 birds rescued from Texas preserve after severe hailstorm injuries

More than 150 injured birds have been rescued from Shamrock Island Preserve over the past 36 hours following a severe hailstorm that struck the area this week.

The ARK Wildlife Rehabilitation Center led the rescue efforts, with support from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, The Nature Conservancy, and the Harte Research Institute. All rescued birds were transported to the ARK for medical triage and assessment.

Amos Rehabilitation Keep - ARK at UT Marine Science Institute's Post

Many of the birds sustained severe injuries from the hailstorm, and wildlife officials say some injuries are too extensive to treat. However, rehabilitation teams remain hopeful that some birds will recover enough to be released back into the wild.

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