As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, peak season now, through ~July 15. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Bonaire’s Pekelmeer (Pelkermeer) salt works host one of the Caribbean’s most important breeding colonies of the Caribbean/American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber).
Birds nest on raised mud mounds in the hypersaline ponds; nesting timing is driven by local water levels and rainfall, so the season and peak shift year to year.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary - Southern Road Pullout (main viewing) |
| Salt Pier / Salt Piles Viewpoint (near Cargill salt pier) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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