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Flamingos look to beat the heat

Updated On Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST
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Flamingos arrive at the Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

Flamingos arrive at the Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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The lake in Medak district, about 30km from Hyderabad, has turned out to be an oasis in the dry state. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

The lake in Medak district, about 30km from Hyderabad, has turned out to be an oasis in the dry state. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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The area is rich in flora and fauna, attracting flamingos, pelicans, painted storks, gray herons and other migratory birds in addition to dozens of native species. (Sanjeev Verma/ HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

The area is rich in flora and fauna, attracting flamingos, pelicans, painted storks, gray herons and other migratory birds in addition to dozens of native species. (Sanjeev Verma/ HT Photo)

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Bird watchers say Ameenpur lake is attracting the birds since Osmansagar, Himayatsagar, Singur and Manjeera reservoirs, which meet the needs of drinking water of Hyderabad, have dried up. (Sanjeev Verma/ HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

Bird watchers say Ameenpur lake is attracting the birds since Osmansagar, Himayatsagar, Singur and Manjeera reservoirs, which meet the needs of drinking water of Hyderabad, have dried up. (Sanjeev Verma/ HT Photo)

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After the drought affected Maharashtra and Gujarat the Flamingos arrived at the Ameenpur Lake, in Hyderabad. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

After the drought affected Maharashtra and Gujarat the Flamingos arrived at the Ameenpur Lake, in Hyderabad. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Other water bodies in Medak district, such as the Patancheru Lake and ICRISAT Lake, have also gone dry. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

Other water bodies in Medak district, such as the Patancheru Lake and ICRISAT Lake, have also gone dry. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Members of two different groups -- the Birdwatchers’ Society of Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad Birding Pals -- spotted many migratory and resident birds at the lake spread over 100 acres. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

Members of two different groups -- the Birdwatchers’ Society of Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad Birding Pals -- spotted many migratory and resident birds at the lake spread over 100 acres. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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The area is rich in flora and fauna, attracting flamingos, pelicans, painted storks, gray herons and other migratory birds in addition to dozens of native species. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

The area is rich in flora and fauna, attracting flamingos, pelicans, painted storks, gray herons and other migratory birds in addition to dozens of native species. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Bird-watchers say the Ameenpur lake has been attracting birds as the Osmansagar, Himayatsagar, Singur and Manjeera reservoirs, have dried up. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

Bird-watchers say the Ameenpur lake has been attracting birds as the Osmansagar, Himayatsagar, Singur and Manjeera reservoirs, have dried up. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Painted stork at the Ameenpur lake in Hyderabad. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

Painted stork at the Ameenpur lake in Hyderabad. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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After the drought affected Maharashtra and Gujarat the Flamingos arrived at the Ameenpur Lake, in Hyderabad. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

After the drought affected Maharashtra and Gujarat the Flamingos arrived at the Ameenpur Lake, in Hyderabad. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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The lake was cleaned by the special protection force of Telangana police, which has adopted it. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

The lake was cleaned by the special protection force of Telangana police, which has adopted it. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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The state government also sanctioned Rs 3 crore for its cleaning and beautification under Mission Kakatiya, aimed at restoring tanks. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 12:52 AM IST

The state government also sanctioned Rs 3 crore for its cleaning and beautification under Mission Kakatiya, aimed at restoring tanks. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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