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Flamingos on the move

His Excellency the Governor Mr. George Fergusson launches Bermuda Zoological Society's "Flamingo Flocking" fundraising campaign on the Government House lawn. Funds from the month-long campaign support BZS environmental education programmes for children. From left: Governor Fergusson, BZS volunteer Jennifer Chisnall and Dr. Ian Walker, Principal Curator of Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo.

Plastic flamingos will be paying surprise visits across the Island this month — as they move on from their starting point on the lawns of Government House.The Bermuda Zoological Society is deploying its fund-raising flock of model birds replicating one of the top attractions at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ).The colourful plastic birds can be hired for a day to appear on the lawns or office lobbies unsuspecting targets.You can even buy Anti-Flocking Insurance, to help out BMZ and ensure that the migrating flock doesn’t come to roost in your front yard.Governor George Fergusson launched the event yesterday with the cutting of a hot-pink ribbon at his new residence.Throughout the month, the plastic birds can be booked for $70 at residences, $250 at companies — or, for $1,000, the entire flock of 150 can be hired.To take part, call the Flamingo Flocking Hotline at 293-2727 extension 2130 or e-mail bzsflamingoflocking@hotmail.com. Crews will deliver the birds at evening, where they will remain for 24 hours before flying on.The money raised will go toward educational programmes for the BZS.Useful website: www.bamz.org.