Pulicat Lake

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Pulicat Lake
 

News: Nearly after a six-year absence, the lesser flamingos have found their way back to Pulicat Lake.
 

About:
 It is the second-largest brackish water lake in the country.
 It lies at the border of the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. (Majorly lies in Andhra Pradesh)
 The long and narrow Sriharikota Island, which separates Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal,
 It is popular as a flamingo-watching site and for water activities.
 Both the South West and North-East monsoons provide rain to the area where Pulicat Lake is located.
 

About Lesser Flamingos:
 It is the smallest of all flamingos but has the largest population.
 IUCN Status – Near Threatened