In pics: Rescued pelican enjoys growing fame at Albanian wetlands park
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: May 23, 2018, 20:02 IST | Updated: May 23, 2018, 20:02 IST
Birdwatchers from around the world come to Albania's Divjake-Karavasta park to enjoy its wetlands and rich array of wildlife but one inhabitant, in particular, is attracting spectators which are the park's pet pelicans
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Dalmatian Pelicans
Dalmatian Pelicans
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Dalmatian Pelicans
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Dalmatian Pelicans
Dalmatian Pelicans
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Dalmatian Pelicans
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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wave as they ride a horse-drawn carriage
Damir Sagolj: "It's all about a couple of beautiful, happy people on their big day, and the picture of them smiling and waving to the crowd of well-wishers in a beautiful light is exactly what I was looking for. The UK flag was held by one of the royal fans who had been camping near the Cambridge gate for a few days - that flag in the same frame is the bonus that would always make a picture special."
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At night he sleeps near the park dog's kennel, which rangers believe he does for safety from preying animals.
"I really enjoyed seeing him from up close because I cannot see the other pelicans in the lagoon, they are very far away,” said 10-year old Eliza Shkoza on a visit to the park.
Around 120 Dalmatian pelicans live in the Divjake-Karavasta lagoon, according to the Albanian Ornithological Society. The species is listed as "near threatened" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Source: Reuters
"I really enjoyed seeing him from up close because I cannot see the other pelicans in the lagoon, they are very far away,” said 10-year old Eliza Shkoza on a visit to the park.
Around 120 Dalmatian pelicans live in the Divjake-Karavasta lagoon, according to the Albanian Ornithological Society. The species is listed as "near threatened" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Source: Reuters
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