Today I am sharing a story that was in the UK news a week or so ago.
It concerns Lily and Margot, and you could be wondering who they are ...
Blue-throated macaws Lily and Margot were traced to Cambridgeshire on Sunday 27 October after sightings by local residents, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) said.
Following several tip-offs, London Zoo bird-keepers headed to the home of a family in Buckden, who had searched online for missing bird reports after spotting the macaws resting in trees in their garden.
They flew off before keepers arrived but, with the help of knowledgeable locals, were followed to a field in nearby Brampton.
The bird-keepers confirmed the parrots were missing Lily and Margot and, upon seeing the zoo staff, the birds immediately flew down from a tree on to their arms, ZSL said.
They were then given lots of their favourite foods - pumpkin seeds, pecans and walnuts.
A ZSL spokesperson said: "Lily and Margot are both in good condition and their usual loud, chirpy selves, although a little tired from their long flight from London to Cambridgeshire."
The birds have been taken into quarantine in the zoo's hospital, which is a standard process for all animals brought into London Zoo.
They were receiving lots of attention and food from vets and zookeepers, ZSL said.
After this period, they will re-join their parents, Popeye and Ollie.
"Our thanks go to those across the country whose assistance proved vital in the safe return of Lily and Margot to London Zoo," the spokesperson said."
Well they are two sister macaws who escaped from London Zoo (more on that here) but have now been found safe, recaptured and returned to the Zoo.
These two critically endangered (sister) parrots that escaped from London Zoo during a routine flight a week or so ago have been found in "good health" 60 miles (97km) away.
Blue-throated macaws Lily and Margot were traced to Cambridgeshire on Sunday 27 October after sightings by local residents, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) said.
Following several tip-offs, London Zoo bird-keepers headed to the home of a family in Buckden, who had searched online for missing bird reports after spotting the macaws resting in trees in their garden.
They flew off before keepers arrived but, with the help of knowledgeable locals, were followed to a field in nearby Brampton.
The bird-keepers confirmed the parrots were missing Lily and Margot and, upon seeing the zoo staff, the birds immediately flew down from a tree on to their arms, ZSL said.
They were then given lots of their favourite foods - pumpkin seeds, pecans and walnuts.
A ZSL spokesperson said: "Lily and Margot are both in good condition and their usual loud, chirpy selves, although a little tired from their long flight from London to Cambridgeshire."
The birds have been taken into quarantine in the zoo's hospital, which is a standard process for all animals brought into London Zoo.
They were receiving lots of attention and food from vets and zookeepers, ZSL said.
After this period, they will re-join their parents, Popeye and Ollie.
"Our thanks go to those across the country whose assistance proved vital in the safe return of Lily and Margot to London Zoo," the spokesperson said."
Words and image from article here
There is also a video on the original article showing the moment they were found
There is also a video on the original article showing the moment they were found
So pleased all ended well 😊 and they are lovely and colourful aren't they!
All the best Jan
32 comments:
What a lovely story - and how nice that they are safe home again - and soon to rejoin their parents.
A fun and uplifting story! So glad Lily and Margot will be reunited with their parents.
What a lovely story.
Tina
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That's so amazing! Here in Hawaii, we saw posters offering $800 if you could find a missing parrot. I just didn't think that could be possible. I'm so glad the London Zoo's parrots wanted to return.
Such a lovely story with a happy ending! Thanks for sharing Jan.
So glad they were found and back home safely! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
I'm glad they are now safe! And I like the parents names!
A good ending and how wonderful they stayed together.
That's great news! I had heard about them going missing, but didn't realise they had been found. Thank you for the update. Xx
They are beautiful birds. So pleased they are home safe again.
What a great story to read on Sunday
A happy ending for a mischievous pair!
Once there was an escaped parrot in a small wooded area near here. It evaded capture and sadly did not survive the winter, so I am happy Lily and Margot are safely home!
Enjoy your Sunday! It's getting colder now. Debbie
...stay well, Lily and Margot.
Wow, what a story. I am so glad Lily and Margot were found and are safely home. Take care, have a great day and a happy new week!
What a terrific story! Thanks for sharing it!
A happy ending!
An uplifting story is welcome this week as it will be a stressful week here in the US
Great to hear the two beautiful parrots were safe. Congrats on both the Zoo bird-keepers and the local people who noticed the two colourful birds were there.
A story with a happy ending! It seems like Lily and Margot were very happy to be found!
I am so glad it was a happy ending...made for a fun read.
That is a sweet story. It appears they were ready to go home from their adventure.
They are so pretty.
How nice that they are back home once again. They sure are beautiful birds.
I am glad they are okay. I didn't know about this story Jan. Didn't hit the news as much as Cinnamon up here I guess! They are beautiful creatures :-D
I love their choice of meal. I eat those tho. Super yummy. Glad the sisters are back with their parents.
60 miles!!! That's amazing. Such good news that they're back where they belong and are in fine shape.
Glad that things ended well for Lily and Margot and they are now safe back home.
I'm so glad their back home. And still safe and together!
Oh my that is good that they were able to get them back, I bet that was very upsetting for awhile, hopefully they are well!
I'm so glad they were found!
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