Summary
The birds love the warm water and food that the salty ponds give them. 🌞
People can see the birds near the village of Perungulam and feel happy. 😊
The water pond stays full even when other ponds dry up, so the birds stay safe. 💧
Key Points
4 points1
A large flock of flamingos was seen in the salt pans of Thoothukudi.
2
The birds are there because it is winter migration season.
3
The pond at Perungulam holds water longer than nearby ponds.
4
Birdwatchers and locals are excited to watch the flamingos.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsflock
a big group of animals that stay together
migration
the long trip animals make to a different place for food or weather
salt pans
shallow areas where salty water is left after the water dries up
wetlands
places where the ground is often wet, like swamps or marshes
habitat
the natural home where a plant or animal lives
refuge
a safe place where animals can rest and find food
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