From desert to life: Australia's largest lake resurfaces

Lake Eyre in South Australia is undergoing an extraordinary transformation as floodwaters triggered by recent heavy rains in Channel Country, Queensland, fill the normally dry salt pans.

This once-in-a-generation event is attracting significant attention from birdwatchers, photographers, and outback travelers eager to witness one of Australia's most unique ecological phenomena .

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This is only the fourth time in more than 160 years that the lake has experienced such extensive flooding .

The incoming water revitalizes the salt crust and the surrounding environment, triggering an explosion of life.

Tiny brine shrimp hatch from eggs laid on the dry lake bed, attracting fish that spawn and feed on them.

Meanwhile, a large number of birds—including pelicans, stilts, and gulls—have arrived in large groups to breed.

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Some bird species undertake incredible migratory journeys from as far away as China and Japan to participate in this event. Meanwhile, desert wildflowers bloom, adding flashes of color to the landscape.

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