Cape Cod Flamingo Back At The Beach

DENNIS, MA — Cape Cod locals have spotted a flamingo at a local beach for the second time this summer.

Residents quickly snapped photos of the unusual visitor at Chapin Beach in Dennis this week, marking what is likely only the second time a wild flamingo has been spotted in the state.

In June, photos surfaced on social media which marked the first instance of a wild flamingo sighting, stunning experts and locals alike.

"Seeing a flamingo on Cape Cod was not on our 2024 bingo card," the Mass Audobon Society said.

"Well, we've been expecting the return of the Snow Birds, but not this one," said officials with Wild Care Cape Cod. "We hope this beautiful bird can make its way back south."

Though it hasn't been confirmed yet if it's the same flamingo from June, the sighting is still incredibly rare for the area.

"There is literally no precedent for this because wild flamingos have never come to Massachusetts before," said Mass Audobon's Mark Faherty.