First pelicans in 360 years hatch in St James’s Park London

The first pelican chicks in over 360 years have hatched in London's St James's Park. These birds have been a fixture in the royal park since 1664, when the Russian ambassador gifted a pair to King Charles II. Despite their long presence, dating back to shortly before the Great Fire of London, no pelicans had successfully bred in the park until this recent event. This marks a significant milestone for the park's avian population, as the birds have now demonstrated successful courtship and nesting behavior for the first time in centuries.