Nine thousand couples of pink flamingos for the new nesting miracle in the Molentargius park. The oasis between Cagliari and Quartu has also become the home of these birds this spring, which for decades have chosen Sardinia for this special moment. A show that, with the utmost respect for the species and the environment, can be admired for about a month also from the boats made available by the park. With packages that also include the formula with breakfast. This morning the presentation of the activities and tours in these thirty special days for the wetland area.

"The numbers on nesting are similar or higher than those of last year," explained the president of the park authority Stefano Secci. "But, of course, the calculations can only be done later. The park offers the opportunity to observe this spectacle up close with special tours in a combination of environment and history. There will be guides available with in-depth information on the old salt flats and also on other protected species, not only flamingos."

The nests are mainly located on the Cagliari side on the bank of the Bellarosa Maggiore pond. The colony began to settle at the beginning of March and the first eggs were laid after a few weeks . The chicks, called pulli, are covered with gray plumage and will remain in the vicinity of the nest for some time before moving.

During the walks and the water ride, we will talk about the nesting phases and the progress of past breeding seasons. With a focus on the measures adopted to protect this species and their habitat. A look also at the present and future. Over 21,000 visits were made last year .

(Online Union)

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