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06 Dec 2025

Bird trapped in terminal is 'getting plenty to eat and drink' say team at Dublin Airport

Concerns have been raised after the bird took residence in the unusual spot

Bird trapped in terminal is 'getting plenty to eat and drink' say team at Dublin Airport

PICTURE: X/@DublinAirport

Concerns have been raised as reports surfaced of a bird taking residence in Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport.

Pictures and videos circulating online show the bird to be a starling.

On the peculiar case, a spokesperson for Dublin Airport has said: "We note the concern about the bird currently living in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport. 

"Helping a small (and very speedy!) bird to get out of such a vast and busy building is no easy task. But the airport team is on the case and - in consultation with wildlife and bird experts - a process is underway which will get the bird safely on its way very soon.

"In the meantime, the public can be fully assured that the bird is getting plenty to eat and drink and is healthy."

It remains unclear how the bird got trapped in the terminal, but a spokesperson for the airport has said: "The safe return of the bird to the wild is a top priority and we thank the public for leaving its rescue to the professionals. Stay tuned for further updates!"

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