Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home
A protracted drought in Spain's renowned southern wetlands has forced flamingos to hatch chicks elsewhere. The Fuente de Piedra wetlands in the Malaga province were declared a natural reserve in 1984. But on Saturday, only a few dozen adult birds could be seen in the saltwater lagoon. By mid-May, Spain had received 28% less rain than expected, officials said. It has seen its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue throughout the summer. Previously more than 200,000 flamingo chicks have hatched at the lagoon, according to Andalusia's Agriculture office. Local resident Alberto Gonzalez Sanchez said this was due to climate change. "It is a shame because of the tourism, people come here for the day," Mr Sanchez said. How is my country doing tackling climate change? Hunt on to find former Arndale flamingo fountain Race against time to save Morocco quake survivors US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit 'Everyone in this village is either dead or missing' At the scene of Morocco mosque collapsed by quake. Video At the scene of Morocco mosque collapsed by quake Inside the horror of Europe's biggest wildfire Inside a 'hijacked' South African building. Video Inside a 'hijacked' South African building How chronic pain feels for me. Video How chronic pain feels for me The rise and fall of a parenting influencer Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth Florida's first hurricane-proof town The greatest spy novel ever written? Why is everyone crazy about Aperol? 2023 BBC.