Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

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1970-01-01 08:00

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.

A 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.

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