Migrants

Migrants.

With great surprise in the lagoons of Cagliari populated by thousands of pink flamingos ( Phoenicopus roseus), this Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) appeared unexpectedly overnight.

This lesser flamingo normally lives in the lagoons of Sub-Saharan Africa. As you can see it has a smaller size, it is more colorful, the dark red beak and the red eye. How it got there is unknown, but it was set very well.

Nikon D850, f / 5,6, 1/1000 sec, ISO 100,. Thank you for your comments

Great capture Giangiorgio! It is a beautiful bird. I am amazed at how far off some birds will stray. Every so often I read about migratory ducks from Asia ending up in California or Nevada. Warmest regards, Todd

Many thanks Todd for your visit and your interesting observations, glad you liked it, ciao Giangiorgio

There certainly is a lot of difference between the two, Giangiorgio. I really like the beak color and the super colors. Great job capturing this unusual visit. Best regards, Paul.

Paul I am glad you liked it, many thanks for your kind appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Fantastic capture! Congratulations. On the right spot, on the right time!

Best regards

Wobby

Very nice photo with documentary value as well, ciao Sandor

Many thanks Sandor for your interesting comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Wobby many thanks for your visit and nice appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio

These must look so good enlarged, bravo ...

Wonderful colours, great capture of the moment, great technical quality and superb composition! Complimenti, Giangiorgio! PDE

Grazie mille Pierre for your generous comment, ciao Giangiorgio

John many thanks for your visit, and kind appreciated comment, glad you liked them ,ciao Giangiorgio

Amazing birds, moment and picture, Giangiorgio! It seems this Phoeniconaias minor wants to chat! Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Tatiana welcome back, I always appreciate your visit. My high appreciation for your comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

an almost 'political' image, as the local flamingos seem to be asking 'what are you doing here?', and the newcomer seems to answer 'but I'm a flamingo too'. Great composition, very nice colors. Kind regards, Vincent

Vincent I am glad you liked it . Many thanks for your interesting comment. I appreciate the words you expressed, ciao Giangiorgio