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Nandikadal lagoon, in the Mullaitivu district, that saw pitched fighting between the armed forces and the LTTE during the last phase of the war that ended in 2009, was dotted in colour a couple of weeks ago with flamingos flocking to the lagoon.

Residents say they believe this was the first time they spotted the birds following the end of the war.

Pix by K. Kumanan

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