\n The park has confirmed that there has been a recent sighting of a flamingo matching Frankie\u2019s description on the coast of Brittany in France.\n<\/p>\n
\n Although Southern France has a natural population of Greater Flamingos, the key identifier lies in the bird’s wing pattern. (Image: Alice Beddows)\n<\/p>\n
\n A spokesperson for Paradise Park said: \u201cWe are letting you know that there have been sightings of a flamingo on the coast of Brittany in France.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cWe are awaiting more photos to help confirm it is Frankie.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n The spokesperson confirmed that though Southern France has a natural population of Greater Flamingo\u2019s the key identifier lies in the bird\u2019s wings. \u201c\n<\/p>\n
\n Though Southern France has a natural population of Greater Flamingos – and young birds can resemble Frankie – the key identifier lies in the bird’s wing.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cThe young birds look very similar to Frankie, but we believe we can see the feathers on the right wing have been clipped,\u201d the spokesperson added.\n<\/p>\n
\n The park has confirmed that there has been a recent sighting of a flamingo matching Frankie\u2019s description on the coast of Brittany in France. (Image: Alice Beddows)\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cFlamingos are capable of flying that distance, but we still feel amazed to see she has travelled so far also relieved to see her looking so fit. She has found a wonderful, protected estuary system and should be able to feed.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We will, of course, update as we know more.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n While the focus shifts to France, the sanctuary remains pragmatic, maintaining an open mind in case the Brittany sighting is of a different bird.\n<\/p>\n
\n Paradise Park is urging the public – on both sides of the Channel – to remain vigilant: “If you do believe you have spotted Frankie and have photos or video, please do still get in touch.”\n<\/p>\n
\n \u00a0To report a sighting of Frankie, please contact Paradise Park immediately:\n<\/p>\n
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