Flamingo cools off at Salina

Photographer Ray Galea yesterday captured a pink flamingo as it enjoyed the cool water of the Salina saltpans.

The bird is a protected species in Malta.

Some birders believe that Salina’s saltpans offer a wonderful opportunity for breeding flamingoes. In fact, in similar saltpans across Sardinia and Corsica, flamingoes are known to breed in large numbers.