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2019.10.17 10:42 GMT+8

Also evidence of climate change

Updated 2019.10.17 10:42 GMT+8
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A flamboyance of flamingos fly over a lake in Turkey, leaving behind trails formed by the pink birds as their feet brush across the shallow water. /VCG Photo

A flamboyance of flamingos fly over a lake in Turkey, leaving behind trails formed by the pink birds as their feet brush across the shallow water. /VCG Photo

A flamboyance of flamingos fly over a lake in Turkey, leaving behind trails formed by the pink birds as their feet brush across the shallow water. /VCG Photo

A flamboyance of flamingos fly over a lake in Turkey, leaving behind trails formed by the pink birds as their feet brush across the shallow water. /VCG Photo

A flamboyance of flamingos fly over a lake in Turkey, leaving behind trails formed by the pink birds as their feet brush across the shallow water. /VCG Photo

A flamboyance of flamingos fly over a lake in Turkey, leaving behind trails formed by the pink birds as their feet brush across the shallow water. /VCG Photo

The aerial photograph shows the flamingos migrating in search of warmer climates. /VCG Photo

The aerial photograph shows the flamingos migrating in search of warmer climates. /VCG Photo

The aerial photograph shows the flamingos migrating in search of warmer climates, and also their shadows and a stunning mountain range in the background. /VCG Photo

The flamingo is a wading bird found in multiple continents. It is known for its pleasing pink hue. /VCG Photo

Adult flamingos range from light pink to bright red. A well-fed, healthy flamingo is more vibrantly colored. But flamingos in captivity are often paler due to a lack of beta-carotene in their food. VCG Photo

A flamboyance of flamingos are seen in shallow water in Cukurova district of Adana, Turkey. Many flamingos spend their winter at Turkey, which has migratory routes hosting various bird species. /VCG Photo

Flamingos in the Gediz Delta in Izmir, Turkey, taking a rest after a long migration. /VCG Photo

A flamingo running across the water as it takes off on lake Akgol. /VCG Photo

The astonishing scene show a flamboyance of flamingos leaving a trail behind as they fly over an evaporating lake. The amazing pictures also reveal a cruel fact: Climate change is real and severe. 

Amateur photographer Musa Keskin, 33, shot these pictures, saying Lake Yarisli in Turkey used to be four meters deep, however, it's only 70 centimeters today. This is why the birds can leave a trail when flying over the lake. 

 (All images via VCG)

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