Flamingos have created striking views in Izmit Bay in Kocaeli, northwestern Türkiye, a key wetland hosting around 168 bird species. The birds, known locally as “pink cranes,” gather in the bay during winter, attracting photographers and birdwatchers.
Officials say environmental projects by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, including sediment cleaning and advanced treatment plants, have improved water quality and boosted biodiversity in the ba