Caroni Bird Sanctuary Tours and Tickets

To witness the Scarlet Ibis come home to roost is the only one of its kind in the Region. They are the rare "beautiful birds" whose loss are mourned by many because they bring a refreshing uniqueness to the world. They are the creatures who feed the souls of others. The brother realizes his loss as Doodle dies. He cries, holding him and "sheltering [his] fallen scarlet ibis from the heresy of rain." The Scarlet Ibis - Wikipedia "The Scarlet Ibis" is a short story written by novelist James Hurst. It was first published in The Atlantic Monthly in July 1960 and won the "Atlantic First" award. The story has become a classic of American literature, and has been frequently republished in high school anthologies and other collections. Published in‎: ‎The Atlantic Monthly Publication date‎: ‎July 1960 Author‎: ‎James Hurst Genre(s)‎: ‎Tragedy‎, ‎short story