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Flamingos on Lake Michigan?! Here's how experts say they got here

Posted at 9:34 AM, Sep 25, 2023

There was a rare sight over the weekend – flamingos wading in the waters of Lake Michigan!

The surprise visit drew a sizable crowd at a beach in Port Washington, Wisconsin over the weekend.

Word of their arrival spread on social media, luring dozens of birdwatchers to the shoreline to take in the unusual scenery.

Experts say hurricane season brought the birds to the area, though they are rarely seen this far north.