Flamingos fly over the Sijoumi mudflat, known as Sabkhet Sijoumi, on the southern outskirts of Tunisia's capital Tunis. AFP
Flamingos fly over the Sijoumi mudflat, known as Sabkhet Sijoumi, on the southern outskirts of Tunisia's capital Tunis. AFP
A flamingo flies over the Sijoumi mudflat on the southern outskirts of Tunisia's capital Tunis. AFP
A flamingo flies over the Sijoumi mudflat on the southern outskirts of Tunisia's capital Tunis. AFP
More than 100,000 birds of around 100 different species spend winter in the murky waters of the Sijoumi lagoon, a critical wetland in the heart of Tunisia's capital. AFP
More than 100,000 birds of around 100 different species spend winter in the murky waters of the Sijoumi lagoon, a critical wetland in the heart of Tunisia's capital. AFP
Flamingos feed in the Sijoumi mudflat on the southern outskirts of Tunisia's capital Tunis. The lagoon, one of North Africa's most important wetlands that became a dumping ground during decades of urbanisation. AFP
Flamingos feed in the Sijoumi mudflat on the southern outskirts of Tunisia's capital Tunis. The lagoon, one of North Africa's most important wetlands that became a dumping ground during decades of urbanisation. AFP
The Sijoumi lagoon is a breeding ground for the flocks of migratory birds that gather there at the end of winter. AFP
The Sijoumi lagoon is a breeding ground for the flocks of migratory birds that gather there at the end of winter. AFP
The lagoon plays an important role in absorbing the overflow of water during heavy rains. AFP
The lagoon plays an important role in absorbing the overflow of water during heavy rains. AFP
Once set apart from the city, today half of Tunis' residents live on the banks of the mudflat. AFP
Once set apart from the city, today half of Tunis' residents live on the banks of the mudflat. AFP

MENA

Flamingos gather at Tunis wetland - in pictures

More than 100,000 birds of around 100 different species spend winter in the murky waters of the Sijoumi lagoon

The National

March 30, 2021

  • English
  • Arabic

More galleries from The National:

From a full moon over Iraq to the 'Ever Given' ship refloated - the best Mena pictures

Misty vistas of Sinai - in pictures

Al Dhafra Marine Festival - in pictures

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
On Women's Day
On Women's Day
On Women's Day
Ferrari 12Cilindri specs

Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

Price: From Dh1,700,000

Available: Now

On Women's Day
How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
More from this story
More on this story
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
Tomorrow 2021
MENA