Found in the salt pans around the island, the algae and insects they feed on.... are rich in the pigments that give them their pink color.
It is said that the Caribbean birds have the brightest color of all Flamingos.
There is a Flamingo Reserve on the southern tip of the island.... that is one of the few breeding grounds in the Southern Caribbean.
On most evenings, around sunset, you can see small flocks leaving the southern tip of the island, near the Willemstoren Lighthouse.
Contrary to popular belief, they are not all flying to Venezuela.... although some undoubtedly will reach the South American Coast, which is about 60 miles away.
Other flamingo facts.... they lay only on egg, chicks are born grey and white, in order to take flight they need to get a running start and they have absolutely no sense of smell.
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