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Aquatic birds hiding in chapel? I can see them! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pelicans

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'aquatic birds' is the definition.
(pelican is a kind of aquatic bird)

'in chapel? i can see them' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'PELICANS' can be found hidden inside 'chapel i can see them'.

'hiding' acts as a link.
I am not very happy about this link. It may be part of another bit of the clue.

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(Other definitions for pelicans that I've seen before include "Large-billed birds" , "Seabirds with large bills and pouches" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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