New Orleans Pelicans Finally Fly Home For The Summer
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the news today, which can only mean one thing. They are finally flying home for the summer. The beloved pelicans are a beloved sight for the citizens of New Orleans. This is because they are one of the most iconic features of the cultural city. It is believed that New Orleans is famous for its music and night life, but the city’s own native pelican is the main tourist attraction. The city has had financial difficulties since the covid-19 pandemic began. However, the return of these beloved pelicans should increase tourist traffic.
What Does This Mean For New Orleans?
The pelicans typically fly home in June. This caused locals to worry if they were not coming back this year. Whenever the pelicans skip coming home, it often destroys the local economy. The whole city is designed to convenience the pelicans and tourist alike. Roof top bars and open windows are common in New Orleans, as it creates an atmosphere where the pelicans can always be seen and heard. The return of the pelicans is a hot topic at the moment. Travel blogs all over the world are reporting on the exciting reemergence. Airlines are projecting massive increases in airline ticket sales for trips to New Orleans. Environmental experts are worried about this increase in foreign interest. If too many people flood to New Orleans, then covid-19 cases could increase as well.
How Will New Orleans Protect Their Famous Pelicans?
The mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, has shared concerns for the pelicans. She said “We will be taking precautions to protect our valuable local species of pelican. We have tasked our law enforcement officers with placing masks on every pelican in the city. This will prevent them from getting covid-19 from visitors, and hopefully they can feel safe in their beloved hometown”.
Realible World News will update the story as it develops, and hopefully the pelicans are there to stay.