Pekelmeer (Dutch for “Salt Lake,” thanks to the salt flats here) at the island´s southern tip just a few miles from capital Kralendijk, is one of the only spots in the world where Phoenicopterus ruber breed (which makes the locals so proud they´ve got a flamingo in their tourism logo). And the colony here during the January-to-July breeding season swells to a staggering 10,000 strong. Quite an amazing sight! And if you´re a birder, you´ll also be thrilled by the dozens of other species that flock here, such as cormorants, herons, frigate birds, osprey, and other marine avians.
Read more in my post A Quick Peek at the Best of Bonaire.
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