Every year, at the onset of winter, an extraordinary spectacle eagerly awaited by bird watchers takes place along the coastal regions of Thoothukudi district — the arrival of flamingos.

This year, too, since the end of October, hundreds of flamingos have been flocking to Thoothukudi's shores, saltwater lagoons and low-lying wetland areas.

Flamingos, known worldwide for their long legs, curved beaks and pink-hued feathers, are migratory birds that travel great distances — from regions such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and the northern parts of Sri Lanka.

The natural salt pans and shallow lagoons along the Thoothukudi coast, rich with algae and tiny microorganisms that form their main diet, make this area an ideal habitat for them.

According to wildlife experts, "Thoothukudi's c

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