Hundreds of migrating flamingos have added a dash of vibrant color to Lefkimmi lagoon in Corfu during their annual stopover in northwestern Greece.
The magnificent spectacle, signifying the arrival of Spring, attracts birdwatchers and scientists who want to get a glimpse of these rare visitors.
The director of the Environmental Education Center of Lefkimmi, Alekos Vlassis, says the birds have been visiting the wetlands for the last 10 years.
The wetlands are part of a protected area, offer an ideal temperature and plenty of food for the flamingos.
Flamingos are animals of unparalleled beauty, often living for over 30 years. They can reach a height of about 1.60 meters (5.2 feet) and their weight can reach 3.5 kilograms (7.7 lbs). Their most-striking feature is their iridescent color, which is mostly pink.
Vlassis says the priority of the Environmental Education Centre is the protection of the pink flamingos and the other rare birds that visit Corfu every year. Many, unfortunately, often fall victim to poachers.
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