London Zoo’s flyaway parrots Lily and Margot found in Cambridgeshire

Two parrots have been returned to London Zoo six days after they escaped, after several tip-offs from residents.

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, flew away on October 21 while flying freely as part of their daily routine.

After several tip-offs from Cambridgeshire residents, however, the zoo was alerted by a family in Buckden who had spotted the birds in the trees behind their garden.

Macaws spotted high up in the tops of Cambridgeshire trees
Macaws were spotted high up in the tops of trees in Cambridgeshire (London Zoo/PA)

It was there that the birds’ identities were confirmed as the missing Lily and Margot, who immediately flew into the arms of the zoo’s experts.

Lily enjoying a favourite snack, back in the care of London Zoo keepers
Lily enjoying a favourite snack, back in the care of London Zoo keepers (London Zoo/PA)

They are said to be in good condition and are now in quarantine at the on-site animal hospital, after which they will rejoin their parents Popeye and Ollie.

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