Flamingos flourish in Naivasha

Updated On May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST
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Lesser flamingos fly at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide have altered the salinity of the water in many lakes making them less rich in phytoplankton, the flamingo's food and forcing the birds to fly to drier regions. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

Lesser flamingos fly at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide have altered the salinity of the water in many lakes making them less rich in phytoplankton, the flamingo's food and forcing the birds to fly to drier regions. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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Lesser flamingos are pictured at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

Lesser flamingos are pictured at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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Lesser flamingos fly over Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

Lesser flamingos fly over Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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Lesser flamingos are pictured at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

Lesser flamingos are pictured at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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Lesser flamingos fly over Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

Lesser flamingos fly over Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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Lesser flamingos fly at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

Lesser flamingos fly at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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A giraffe is pictured near lesser flamingos at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

A giraffe is pictured near lesser flamingos at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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A hippo is pictured near lesser flamingos at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

A hippo is pictured near lesser flamingos at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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Lesser flamingos are pictured at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

Lesser flamingos are pictured at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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Lesser flamingos are pictured at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide have altered the salinity of the water in many lakes making them less rich in phytoplankton, the flamingo's food and forcing the birds to fly to drier regions. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 03, 2012 08:59 pm IST

Lesser flamingos are pictured at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha. Kenya's Lesser flamingos are currently in abundance in the country's drier regions after heavy rains nationwide have altered the salinity of the water in many lakes making them less rich in phytoplankton, the flamingo's food and forcing the birds to fly to drier regions. AFP Photo/Carl de Souza

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