Journalism of Courage
More than one lakh lesser flamingoes have been roosting near Khadir island in the Great Rann of Kutch (GRK) in Kutch district of Gujarat. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)
Bird watchers say this is largest congregation of the near-threatened species of the bird in GRK in recent years. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)
During the last two years, a number of flamingo flocks had stayed away from the mudflats in Kutch as there was not much water due to deficient rain. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)
However, this monsoon, Kutch district and north Gujarat, rivers from which flood the GRK, have received good rainfall and water level in the desert is believed to be ideal for the avian to roost and nest. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)
With lesser flamingoes, some greater flamingos have also landed in GRK. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)
Greater flamingo is the state bird of Gujarat. (Source: Photo by Javed Raja)
