Spain had received 28% less rain than expected by mid-May 2023, according to the weather service (Photo: Reuters)
Metropolis Desk –
Flamingos have been forced to raise their babies elsewhere due to a severe drought that has plagued Spain’s famed southern wetlands.
In the province of Malaga, the Fuente de Piedra wetlands were designated as a natural reserve in 1984. But just a small number of adult birds could be seen in the saltwater lagoon on Saturday.
Spain had gotten 28% less rain than anticipated by mid-May, according to officials. Since 1961, this spring has been the hottest, and summer temperatures are expected to be high.
According to Andalusia’s Agriculture office, the lagoon has previously been home to more than 200,000 flamingo chicks.
Alberto Gonzalez Sanchez, a local citizen, claimed that climate change was to blame. People come here for the day because of tourism, which is a shame, said Mr. Sanchez.
Source – BBC
