After dozens of birds were found dead or sick on the shores of Central Florida beaches, Florida wildlife officials said these five items have shown up in their stomachs.

Dozens of birds found dead or sick on Central Florida beaches in the last month apparently have plastic in their stomachs, according to the hospital caring for them.

A mystery remains as to how dozens of pelicans were discovered with broken wings, some of those birds dying in Brevard County, but now there are great signs of hope for the survivors.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it is investigating after an “abnormal” increase in injuries among pelicans along Central Florida coastal counties.

There has been an "abnormal" increase in injuries among pelicans along the Central Florida coast according to one nonprofit that is now working to find the cause of these injuries.