Flamingo that escaped UK wildlife sanctuary 'spotted' in France
Summary
A flamingo named Frankie, missing from a wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall, UK, was spotted in northern France. Sanctuary director Nick Reynolds hopes the bird will find a flamingo colony in southern France and live with them.Key Facts
- Frankie, the flamingo, escaped from Paradise Park in Cornwall over a week ago.
- It was seen in Treflez, Finistere, in northern France.
- Frankie's wing feathers were clipped to prevent flying, but it still managed to escape.
- There is a colony of greater flamingos in southern France where Frankie might join other flamingos.
- Paradise Park director Nick Reynolds confirmed the identity through missing wing feathers.
- It is challenging to bring Frankie back to the UK due to bird flu regulations.
- Frankie was the first chick born and reared in the sanctuary in July.
- People are encouraged to share photos and locations of Frankie with the sanctuary.
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