Young flamingos that have reached adulthood are preparing for their long migratory journey in the Akgöl Marshes of Konya's Ereğli district.
The Akgöl marshes, known as the bird paradise of the Konya Plain, were designated as a first-degree natural site in 1993 and as a nature conservation area in 1995. This important migratory route for birds in Turkey hosts a variety of wildlife, including flamingos.
In Akgöl, where thousands of flamingos feed and reside, the flamingo chicks that hatched this year have matured and are ready to fly to warmer countries for migration.
The flamingo chicks of this year, which will join the migration flock as they reach adulthood, created a vibrant display of colors with their collective flights over the marshes.
