Four pelican chicks hatch in St James’s Park for the first time in 360 years
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Four pelican chicks hatch in St James’s Park for the first time in 360 years

19 Jun 2026 · Originally published 19 Jun 2026 10/10 Original headline: First pelicans in 360 years hatch in St James’s Park London
Pelicans have lived in St James’s Park since 1664, but the birds have never successfully bred in the capital until now. Four chicks have hatched and survived their first month, marking a significant change in the behaviour of the park's long-standing royal residents.
Source: The Guardian UK Greater London
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