USGS Science for a Changing World.
No Place for Flamingos on Fuente de Piedra.
Fuente de Piedra, a saltwater lagoon in southern
Spain, is an important breeding site for thousands of flamingos.
In 2023, the shallow wetland nearly
completely dried up, leaving little space for the birds.
Only a few dozen birds were seen on the lagoon
this year, a situation that could impact tourism.
This spring was much hotter and drier than normal, and the above
average temperatures persisted throughout the summer.
Landsat shows water as dark blue.
Brighter colors are caused by higher reflectivity
of shallow water and salts and minerals in the water.
Landsat provides a consistent worldwide record
for understanding landscape changes as they occur.
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