MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA. (WSVN) – Flamingos had been noticed hitting the diamond at a baseball subject in Miami Springs, drawing issues amongst residents who stated the bizarre sight is just not remoted.
Video shared by the Miami Springs Historic Society and Museum captured the statuesque birds strolling close to residence plate earlier this week.
The sighting is usually uncommon for individuals who reside within the space.
“We’ve by no means had flamingos in Miami Springs earlier than,” stated space resident Ken Wilde. “I’ve been right here over 70 years, and I’ve by no means seen them right here earlier than.”
However Wilde stated there have been a number of sightings inside the previous few days. He believes the birds are coming from Hialeah Park, which is positioned a couple of mile and a half away.
“One other pal texted me and stated there are two reside flamingos in Miami Springs close to her home,” stated Wilde. “She advised me the place it was, so I walked residence actual fast and drove over, and certain sufficient, they had been nonetheless there.”
Wilde stated neighbors additionally noticed two useless flamingos close by.
Zoo Miami communications director Ron Magill defined why he thinks the birds might be popping up the place they sometimes haven’t earlier than.
“For me, to see these flamingos going to those totally different areas, my greatest guess is one thing is disturbing their routine,” he stated. “My understanding is there’s some building, there’s improvement happening round there, and these animals are very delicate to that kind of factor.”
A consultant from Hialeah Park stated he had no concept this was occurring. He stated officers with the racetrack contemplate this an pressing matter and are trying into it.
Some Miami Springs residents consider the flamingos might be interested in the situations round a calcium carbonate residual web site positioned proper subsequent to the baseball fields seen within the video.
Their hope is that one thing is finished quickly.
“I might recommend they clip their wings, to allow them to’t go away there anymore, as a result of it’s giving them a dying sentence,” stated Wilde. “In the event that they go away the racetrack the place they’re being fed day by day and should fend on their very own, I’m afraid they’re not going to outlive.”
Officers advise anybody who runs into the flamingos to chorus from approaching and speak to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fee.
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