The Great White Pelican that flew the coup from Fota Wildlife Park in Cork has been spotted flying around Dublin Bay, according to the director of the park. The Great White Pelican weighs around 10kg and has a wingspan of around three metres, making it one of the largest flying birds in the world. Earlier, a statement issued by Fota Wildlife Park confirmed that the bird was one of their two Great White Pelicans. "However, a combination of feather regrowth and recent weather conditions allowed one of the male Great White Pelicans to get enough lift to take flight." "It is anticipated that he will return to Fota Wildlife Park for food once he becomes hungry."

Source: Irish Examiner August 13, 2021 07:32 UTC