An adult greater flamingo (fjamingu) landed in Salina salt pans this afternoon, where it is being guarded by BirdLife Malta and officers of the Administrative Law Enforcement.

BLM said that Flamingos are uncommon visitors to Malta, with less than 10 seen each year on migration, some of which decide to stay overnight.

Salina salt pans is a bird sanctuary, and flamingos have taken refuge there in the past.

Flamingo in Salina salt pans, 1 April 2015 – BLM

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