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Blackpool Zoo’s Flamingos Await Nesting After Dry Spring

6/8/2025

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Blackpool Zoo's flamingo breeding season is facing delays due to an unexpectedly dry spring. To encourage nesting, the zoo imported four tonnes of sand, essential for the birds' nests. With recent rains finally arriving, keepers eagerly await the breathtaking moment when the first flamingo lays an egg, sparking a flurry of activity among the flock.

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Blackpool Zoo's flamingo breeding season is facing delays due to an unexpectedly dry spring. To encourage nesting, the zoo imported four tonnes of sand, essential for the birds' nests. With recent rains finally arriving, keepers eagerly await the breathtaking moment when the first flamingo lays an egg, sparking a flurry of activity among the flock.