Island home to largest population of flamingo chicks in British Isles

The Curraghs Wildlife Park currently has the largest number of rare flamingo chicks in the British Isles. 

Last September was the first time in 20 years that baby birds of the species hatched at the attraction in Ballaugh, and there are now 25 in total. 

The park says the successful breeding programme is partly thanks to improvements to the birds' habitat, including a larger beach area. 

The South American species is considered 'near threatened' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.