In Pictures: Flamingos Flock Back To Sambhar Salt Lake In Rajasthan

A flock of Flamingos walk in the water of Sambhar Salt Lake. PTI Photo

Both Phoniconaias Minor (Lesser Flamingo) and Phoenicopterus Roseus (Greater Flamingo) come here. PTI Photo

The presence or absence of fish may have a great influence on the use of lakes by some flamingos. PTI Photo

These bords require blue-green and red algae along with small fish to sustain them and their presence makes the lake one of the most important areas for flamingos. PTI Photo

A flock of Flamingos stand in the water of Sambhar Salt Lake about 75km from Jaipur. PTI Photo

Sambhar is the largest inland saline lake, spread over 1,518 hectares, in the country and the largest Ramsar site in Rajasthan. PTI Photo

Eggs of a Flamingo lie on the ground near the bank of Sambhar Salt Lake. PTI Photo

Every year in the month of July, thousands of flamingos arrive at Sambhar Salt Lake. PTI Photo

In the past few decades, the number of these birds has fallen drastically due to pollution caused by illegal salt-making units and over-extraction of subsurface brine around the lake. PTI Photo

A flock Flamingos fly over the Sambhar Salt Lake. PTI Photo