Flamingo Lake

Walking to the lake

One our way to Lake Rukwa we passed by a seasonal lake that at this time of year is full of water. Located a few kilometers off the main road, Flamingo Lake is easy accessible and great for birdwatching. I imagine it is picturesque if there aren’t clouds obscuring the Mbeya mountain range as well.

We found a questionable path down to the lake and parked the car near the shore. There were dozens of tiny frogs that I assume have recently hatched with the rains. True to its name, the lake had a nice group of Lesser Flamingos as well as pelicans, plovers, gulls and a lone Spoonbill. There were some herds of cattle grazing around the lake and some curious kids came to greet us and follow close behind. There was a neat little sandbank that cut into the lake giving us excellent views of some of the birds. It was a great break from the drive and the overcast day provided some cloud cover for a nice stroll, an of course I am always happy to see a group of Lesser Flamingos.

Sandbank.

Neat little frogs everywhere