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Flamingo Migration

Flamingo migrates are being carefully observed in Abu Dhabi’s. Ensuring the safety of this species is having a positive impact on the breeding population. The flamingo population migratory birds fly in to spend autumn until spring in Abu Dhabi. Even when the majority return to Central Asia for the summer months, they still leave behind a resident population which can be seen all year round. Flamingo colony successfully hatched chicks in Abu Dhabi.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Mary Grace Montives