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Thousands of flamingo chicks welcomed in province of Konya

Türkiye has begun to welcome thousands of flamingo chicks.

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Published Date: 08:33 | 09 April 2023
Modified Date: 08:35 | 09 April 2023

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Flamingos have started to come to the Salt Lake in the central Konya province, the second-largest lake in Türkiye and the flamingos' largest natural breeding colony in the world, as well as Mamasin Dam in the Aksaray province,

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After the weather warms up, tens of thousands of flamingos come to Salt Lake and Mamasin Dam, key stops along the birds' migration routes.

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Salt Lake offers unique feeding and incubation opportunities for the long-legged birds.

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Flamingos migrate to warmer regions after staying in the wetlands until September-October.

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