A flock of some 125 American flamingos was recently spotted in Florida’s Everglades, marking the largest occasion in nearly a ...

One of the largest flocks of American flamingos in a decade was spotted in the Everglades last week by avian ecologist and ...

One of the largest flocks of flamingos in a decade was recently spotted in the Everglades by avian ecologist and restoration ...

One of the largest flocks of flamingos in a decade was recently spotted in the Everglades by avian ecologist and restoration scientist Mark Cook.

The birds were seen last week by avian ecologist Mark Cook. Flamingos were uncommon in South Florida until recently because the population was largely wiped out by hunters in the 1700s.

Flamingos are not just Florida lawn decor—they are a remarkable bird that thrives in the driest desert on the planet. In honor of Earth Week 2025, this is episode 24 of Stories of Resistance.