ORANJESTAD/KRALENDIJK – A young, weakened flamingo that washed ashore on Aruba on Sunday was transferred to Bonaire on Monday for recovery, with the help of various nature organizations and Divi Divi Air.
The bird, likely originating from the region between Bonaire and Venezuela, is believed to have gone off course due to recent strong winds and rain.
As Aruba has no native flamingo population, it was decided that the best chance for recovery would be at the Bonaire Wild Bird Rehab. Within a few hours, transport was arranged, including a CITES permit, a kennel, and a flight via Divi Divi Air. The young flamingo landed Monday afternoon at Flamingo Airport and is now under the care of the rehabilitation center on Bonaire.
Collaboration
The transfer was made possible through the cooperation of the Aruba Conservation Foundation, Aruba Birdlife Conservation, Bonaire Wild Bird Rehab and of course Divi Divi Air.
