Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

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Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home
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Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.

Spain had received 28% less rain than expected by mid-May 2023, according to the weather serviceA protracted drought in Spain's renowned southern wetlands has forced flamingos to hatch chicks elsewhere.

The Fuente de Piedra wetlands in the Malaga province were declared a natural reserve in 1984. But on Saturday, only a few dozen adult birds could be seen in the saltwater lagoon.It has seen its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue throughout the summer. Previously more than 200,000 flamingo chicks have hatched at the lagoon, according to Andalusia's Agriculture office."It is a shame because of the tourism, people come here for the day," Mr Sanchez said.

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