Flamingo Travels Far from Cornwall Zoo
A young Caribbean flamingo named Frankie escaped from Paradise Park in Hayle, Cornwall, on 2 November, despite having her wings clipped. After initial sightings near Porthtowan, zookeepers have received reports suggesting Frankie may now be in Brittany, France, roughly 100 miles from her original location. The distance highlights the bird’s surprising ability to travel long stretches in search of a safe habitat.
Evidence Points to Frankie in Brittany
Paradise Park director Nick Reynolds confirmed that photographs from the French coast show a flamingo with a right‑wing feather clip matching Frankie’s unique markings. While further verification is required, the park is cautiously optimistic that the sightings in Brittany are indeed their missing bird. Experts note that flamingos are capable of such journeys when seeking suitable estuary environments.
Ongoing Search and Public Assistance
The zoo is asking the public to submit any photos, videos, or reports of the flamingo in France to help confirm her identity. Despite her escape, staff continue to consider Frankie their “baby” and hope she remains safe while they work to track and potentially recover her.
