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21 hours ago
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Kansas Zoo Eagerly Awaits Summer Sightings of Flamingo Who Escaped 20 Years Ago and Joined a Wild Flock
Flamingo fans are hopeful to get a glimpse of an escaped zoo bird now known as "Pink Floyd" The African flamingo escaped from the Sedgwick County Zoo during a storm in June 2005 Multiple sightings of the bird thriving in the wild have been confirmed throughout the years, including a sighting in Texas in 2023An African flamingo that escaped a Kansas zoo twenty years ago is still keeping wildlife aficionados on their toes. "Pink Floyd," also identified as flamingo No. 492 because of the numbered band around its leg, escaped from the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita on a dark and stormy night in June 2005, the Associated Press previously reported. No. 492 and another African flamingo were two of 39 born in Africa, then shipped to the Kansas zoo in 2004. According to the outlet, employees didn't have a chance to clip the birds' wings, which made it easy for them to fly away. Blood testing also hadn't been done, so their sexes are unknown. While Pink Floyd has been seen numerous times since escaping into the wild two decades ago, Kansas news station KAKE TV reports that as of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the other escaped flamingo has not been seen since June 2005. Pink Floyd often appears with other wild flamingos in the summer and spring, and was last seen in May 2023 on the Texas coast, the local news station said, noting that the area is a place the bird is known to frequent. "Flamingo No. 492 spotted for the sixth year in a row on the Texas Gulf Coast, 18 years after it escaped a Kansas zoo! Members of our Audubon Texas team were participating in the Texas Annual Waterbird Surveys and spotted this escape artist," Audubon Texas captioned a May 23, 2023, Facebook post. The organization shared two photos, one of the majestic bird standing alone during the day in what appeared to be a marshy area, and another of the African flamingo stretching its wings. A yellow "492" band can be spotted on its leg in both images. On May 22, 2024, a Corpus Christi-based Texas photographer named Dan Thornton claimed to have seen the bird. "This flamingo escaped from a zoo in Kansas in 2005 and has been named Pink Floyd. He has been in the coastal bend for several months. These photos were taken in Port Aransas," he wrote on a blog post, along with several of his shots of a flamingo. However, despite the photos, Thornton's encounter was never confirmed as a Pink Floyd sighting because his photos show the bird wading through water, blocking the view of the yellow band used to identify the famous flamingo. AP News reported that flamingo No. 492 had also been seen in Wisconsin and Louisiana, in addition to Texas, and that officials from Sedgwick County Zoo have no plans to recapture Pink Floyd. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "There really isn't an easy way to recapture the bird. It would only disturb wildlife where it's been found and possibly could do more damage to the bird than just leaving him alone," zoo spokeswoman Christan Baumer said in 2007. Read the original article on People
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21 hours ago
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Kansas Zoo Eagerly Awaits Summer Sightings of Flamingo Who Escaped 20 Years Ago and Joined a Wild Flock
Flamingo fans are hopeful to get a glimpse of an escaped zoo bird now known as "Pink Floyd" The African flamingo escaped from the Sedgwick County Zoo during a storm in June 2005 Multiple sightings of the bird thriving in the wild have been confirmed throughout the years, including a sighting in Texas in 2023An African flamingo that escaped a Kansas zoo twenty years ago is still keeping wildlife aficionados on their toes. "Pink Floyd," also identified as flamingo No. 492 because of the numbered band around its leg, escaped from the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita on a dark and stormy night in June 2005, the Associated Press previously reported. No. 492 and another African flamingo were two of 39 born in Africa, then shipped to the Kansas zoo in 2004. According to the outlet, employees didn't have a chance to clip the birds' wings, which made it easy for them to fly away. Blood testing also hadn't been done, so their sexes are unknown. While Pink Floyd has been seen numerous times since escaping into the wild two decades ago, Kansas news station KAKE TV reports that as of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the other escaped flamingo has not been seen since June 2005. Pink Floyd often appears with other wild flamingos in the summer and spring, and was last seen in May 2023 on the Texas coast, the local news station said, noting that the area is a place the bird is known to frequent. "Flamingo No. 492 spotted for the sixth year in a row on the Texas Gulf Coast, 18 years after it escaped a Kansas zoo! Members of our Audubon Texas team were participating in the Texas Annual Waterbird Surveys and spotted this escape artist," Audubon Texas captioned a May 23, 2023, Facebook post. The organization shared two photos, one of the majestic bird standing alone during the day in what appeared to be a marshy area, and another of the African flamingo stretching its wings. A yellow "492" band can be spotted on its leg in both images. On May 22, 2024, a Corpus Christi-based Texas photographer named Dan Thornton claimed to have seen the bird. "This flamingo escaped from a zoo in Kansas in 2005 and has been named Pink Floyd. He has been in the coastal bend for several months. These photos were taken in Port Aransas," he wrote on a blog post, along with several of his shots of a flamingo. However, despite the photos, Thornton's encounter was never confirmed as a Pink Floyd sighting because his photos show the bird wading through water, blocking the view of the yellow band used to identify the famous flamingo. AP News reported that flamingo No. 492 had also been seen in Wisconsin and Louisiana, in addition to Texas, and that officials from Sedgwick County Zoo have no plans to recapture Pink Floyd. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "There really isn't an easy way to recapture the bird. It would only disturb wildlife where it's been found and possibly could do more damage to the bird than just leaving him alone," zoo spokeswoman Christan Baumer said in 2007. Read the original article on People
Associated Press
a day ago
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Ontario Pink Floyd Tribute Band New Tour Dates, 50th Anniversary Show Announced
Floydium, the premier Pink Floyd tribute band in Canada, has announced new shows in Ontario throughout the month of May. Kawartha Lakes, Canada, May 30, 2025 -- The newly announced shows will take place across Ontario throughout May and June, culminating in the 50th Anniversary Tribute show, set to take place at Mohawk College in Hamilton. The shows will feature Floydium exploring Pink Floyd's most psychedelic tracks, including well-known hits off of The Wall, Dark Side Of The Moon, and others. Find out more at Floydium explains that their main goal in each performance is to replicate not only the sound of Pink Floyd but also the soaring majesty that made the band so iconic. This is a monumental task, particularly given the complexity of the arrangements on tracks such as 'Great Gig in the Sky', but the band says they have gone to great pains to respect the source material and recreate it as faithfully as possible. The band is fronted by accomplished vocalists Kyle Layton Thomas and James Naro, both of whom have been long-time contributors to the Canadian and international music scenes. Given the distinct and varied vocal performances featured on most Pink Floyd tracks, the pair have worked tirelessly to develop a style that honors the legacy of the band. The two are backed by Jennifer Foster and Jenn Kee, both of whom have their own distinguished musical careers ranging from education to screen performance. Find the band on Instagram at On drums, the band features seasoned music educator Greg Wilkinson, accompanied by keyboardist Joel Dalton—whose multi-instrumental, omni-genre background allows him to recreate Rick Wright's inventive style with relative ease—and saxophonist Lucas Durand, showcasing an emotional, raw playing style on tracks like 'Money' and 'Us and Them'. The job of replicating the legendary guitar work of David Gilmour and, in the band's earlier years, Syd Barrett, goes to Joseph Piilonen, whose love of Pink Floyd inspired him to begin playing in the first place. He is assisted by rhythm guitarist Leon Dadoun, who also fills the role of lapsteel player, and bass aficionado Keiko Gutierrez. One listener reviewed their experience, stating, 'I saw Floydium this past weekend at The Capitol Theatre in Chatham and was blown away. You can literally close your eyes and think Pink Floyd is on the stage. Will definitely be catching this act again. Great Gig in the Sky was fantastic.' Those interested in attending any of the upcoming Floydium shows can find a complete calendar of their gigs throughout the next six months on their website. Visit their Facebook page at Contact Info: Name: Leon Dadoun Email: Send Email Organization: Floydium Address: 63 Songbird Crescent, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario L0B 1K0, Canada Website: Release ID: 89161320 Should you identify any discrepancies, concerns, or inaccuracies in the content provided in this press release or require assistance with a press release takedown, we strongly urge you to notify us promptly by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our responsive team is committed to addressing your concerns within 8 hours by taking necessary actions to resolve identified issues diligently or guiding you through the necessary steps for removal. Our dedication lies in providing accurate and reliable information.
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a day ago
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Miley Cyrus Shares Video for New Song 'More to Lose': Watch
Miley Cyrus, photo by Glen Luchford Miley Cyrus' ninth studio album, Something Beautiful, arrives at the end of the month. Now, she's shared another single from the record: 'More to Lose' follows 'Prelude,' 'Something Beautiful' and 'End of the World.' Cyrus co-wrote the new song with Autumn Rowe and Michael Pollack, and she directed the accompanying music video with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter. Watch it below. Cyrus co-produced 'More to Lose' with Pollack, BJ Burton, Shawn Everett, and Foxygen's Jonathan Rado. The track also features contributions from bassist Pino Palladino, multi-instrumentalist Drew Erickson, and others. Something Beautiful, the follow-up to 2023's Endless Summer Vacation, is out May 30 via Columbia. A companion film also directed by Cyrus, Bixenman, and Walter will receive a theatrical release in June. She has previously described Something Beautiful as like Pink Floyd's The Wall, 'but with a better wardrobe and more glamorous and filled with pop culture.' Revisit Jill Mapes' column 'The Miley Cyrus Black Mirror Episode Makes a Tired Argument About Pop.' Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
Associated Press
a day ago
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Ontario Pink Floyd Tribute Band: Summer & Fall Show Schedule Announced
Floydium, Canada's premiere Pink Floyd cover band, has announced new shows this summer and fall. Kawartha Lakes, Canada, May 30, 2025 -- This new announcement arrives in the runup to the band's performance at the 50th Anniversary Tribute show, set to take place in Hamilton, ON on June 28th. The newly announced dates will follow this performance, carrying the band through the summer and into autumn as they make their way across the province. For more information, visit In the years since its formation, Floydium has sought to carry on the psychedelic legacy of Pink Floyd in the most authentic way possible, performing in front of audiences across Canada. Harnessing the unique talents of its many members, the band emulates and iterates on the rich sonic landscapes that made the original Pink Floyd so memorable and influential. Taking on the monumental task of recreating the expressive, innovative guitar work pioneered by Syd Barrett and David Gilmour, Floydium members Joseph Pilonen and Leon Dadoun shoulder the burden together. While both accomplished musicians in their own right, they have developed a collaborative playing style that covers the entirety of Pink Floyd's diverse musical spectrum. Find the band on Instagram at Likewise, standing in at once for Barrett, Gilmour, and the seminal Roger Waters on vocals, the band is fronted by a long-time staple in the Canadian music scene, Kyle Layton Thomas. While he just recently set out on a solo endeavor, Thomas remains committed to the cause of bringing the work of this classic band to life once again. He is assisted on the microphone by the equally pedigreed James Naro, whose career has seen him sharing the stage with some of the most talented artists in North America. This lineup is backed by an ensemble of local talent, including music educator Jenn Kee, singer-songwriter Jennifer Foster, drummer Greg Wilkinson, bassist Keiko Gutierrez, keyboardist Joel Dalton, and saxophonist Lucas Durand. Together, the group emulates the many nuances that drive the emotional core of Pink Floyd's music, be it the bass-driven lament of 'Money', or the soaring melancholy ballad that is 'Comfortably Numb'. Those interested in seeing the act live will be able to do so in June at the 50th Anniversary Tribute in Hamilton, in September in Meaford and Brantford, ON, and on several dates throughout the month of November. A full tour schedule can be found on their website, or on their Facebook page at the link below. Visit for more. Contact Info: Name: Leon Dadoun Email: Send Email Organization: Floydium Address: 63 Songbird Crescent, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario L0B 1K0, Canada Website: Release ID: 89161312 In the event of detecting errors, concerns, or irregularities in the content shared in this press release that require attention or if there is a need for a press release takedown, we kindly request that you inform us promptly by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our dedicated team will promptly address your feedback within 8 hours and take necessary actions to resolve any identified issues diligently or guide you through the removal process. Providing accurate and dependable information is our utmost priority.
