The Flamingo Sanctuary is one of only four areas in the world where flamingos breed. Located on the south side of the island, this sanctuary is home to more than ten thousand flamingos.
The Flamingo Sanctuary at Pekelmeer.
The Flamingo Sanctuary is one of only four areas in the world where flamingos breed. Located on the south side of the island, this sanctuary is home to more than ten thousand flamingos. Tourists are not allowed to enter the reserve, allowing the flamingos to live and breed in peace. However, there are some observation points from which these beautiful animals can be viewed. The Pekelmeer offers ideal conditions for flamingos to breed because of the presence of shallow waters with lots of salt. Thus, Pekelmeer actually equals salt lake. The waters of Pekelmeer sometimes appear pink because of the abundance of small pink brine shrimp living in the water. The reserve also attracts dozens of other species, including herons, ospreys, frigate birds and cormorants.
Casper Douma Photography
“Bon dia tur hende i bon bini na dushi Boneiru!”
My name is Casper Douma and I am a photographer. Since 2014 I’ve been living on this beautiful island, surrounded by a fringing reef. At first glance, you may see mostly cacti and drought, but Bonaire is a little gem if you get to know it better. I would like to take you on one of my photography tours to show you all the special places of Bonaire. In small groups of maximum 4 people I give you a unique look at the beauty of Bonaire. Became curious? Take a look at my website! I wish you a lot of fun on beautiful Bonaire.”