If, on the other hand, the bird is truly hurt, carefully put it in a box and cover with a towel. The warmth will help to keep the bird quiet and prevent further injury. The bird may be stunned from flying into an immovable object and need only a good night's sleep. But a broken wing or leg needs professional care. Summer's Birds Beyond the dunes across the road from Gumbo Limbo the beach and warm ocean water beckon beachcombers, surfers and sand castle builders.
Terns show up regularly in the late spring.
The least tern, Sterna albifrons , is the smallest of the terns, usually a mere 9 inches in length. But like its larger cousins it is adept at nose-diving for supper. On arriving at a potential feeding area, they fly fast and furiously. A late afternoon delight is to watch as they slow down and hover then quickly descend, grab small fish and take off. Most terns are happy with fish from either the ocean or fresh water ponds.