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Volunteers wade in line across a lagoon during the night to gather flamingo chicks
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Volunteers wade in line across a lagoon during the night to gather flamingo chicks
Volunteers wade in line across a lagoon during the night to gather flamingo chicks and place them inside a corral at the Fuente de Piedra natural reserve, near Malaga, southern Spain, July 19, 2014. Around 600 flamingos were tagged and measured before being placed in the lagoon, one of the largest colonies of flamingos in Europe, according to authorities of the natural reserve. Picture taken using long exposure. REUTERS/Jon Nazca (SPAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT ANIMALS) - GM1EA7J1RW501
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In this photo, volunteers can be seen wading in a line across a serene lagoon during the night. Their mission? To gather precious flamingo chicks and carefully place them inside a corral at the Fuente de Piedra natural reserve, located near Malaga in southern Spain. The date was July 19,2014. The image showcases the dedication of these individuals as they work tirelessly to protect and preserve one of Europe's largest colonies of flamingos. Around 600 flamingos were tagged and measured before being released into the lagoon, ensuring their population could be closely monitored by authorities at the natural reserve. The long exposure technique used by photographer Jon Nazca adds an ethereal quality to the scene, capturing both movement and stillness simultaneously. The soft glow from surrounding lights illuminates the water's surface while casting shadows on those involved in this important conservation effort. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's role in safeguarding our environment and its inhabitants. It highlights not only the beauty of nature but also our responsibility to protect vulnerable species for future generations to admire and cherish.
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