Seeing pink: Flamingos spotted in Kentucky, Ohio following Hurricane Idalia

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By Sarah Wilson

ORLANDO, Fla. — This week, people across the country are seeing pink, and Hurricane Idalia may be to blame.

People as far away as Kentucky and Ohio have reported sightings of pink flamingos.

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The leading theory right now is that the birds got diverted by Hurricane Idalia while they were traveling in the Caribbean.

Experts said many may have headed north to escape the nasty weather, and have decided to stay.

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Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

Baby pink flamingo Just in time for National Pink Flamingo Day on Thursday, June 23, Discovery Cove is celebrating the birth of their baby pink flamingo chick. (Discovery Cove)

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