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Tampa Bay’s flamingo visitors: Everything you need to know

The flamingos have been spotted on Pinellas County’s beaches. Let’s take a deep dive into their psyche.

A flamingo in Old Tampa Bay on Monday. Give the flamingos some space, and definitely do not try to pet them. [ IVY CEBALLO | Times ]

Paul Guzzo is a former culture reporter.

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