1965 Press Photo Pelicans from India flap wings at London's St. James Park

These pelicans flapped their wings after being released in London's St. James Park. The birds were a gift from the ameer of Bahawalpur, India. A tradition of keeping pelicans in the park can be traced back to the reign of Charles II

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

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