Flamingos return to Kulhudhuffushi mangroves as Iruvai begins

With the arrival of the sunny monsoon, flamingos have once again returned to the mangroves of Kulhudhuffushi, creating a picturesque scene that has quickly captured public attention.

The seasonal visitors first drew nationwide fascination in 2021, when large flocks appeared across the Maldives. Since then, flamingos have been sighted in mangroves in several islands, becoming a much‑anticipated natural spectacle each year.

As the sunny season began earlier this month, residents of Kulhudhuffushi spotted the elegant birds resting in the island’s mangrove wetlands. A local photographer has shared striking photos and videos of the flamingos on social media, where the images have been widely circulated and admired.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has previously urged the public to avoid disturbing the birds, noting that flamingos are a protected species in the Maldives. Authorities have also taken action in past cases where flamingos were harmed or captured.

The return of these vibrant migratory birds continues to highlight the ecological importance of the Maldives’ mangrove habitats, and offers residents a rare and delightful glimpse of wildlife during the sunny season.