Flamingos usually conjure images of lush, tropical paradises. But in this case, these flamingos ended up in Siberia when they flew North instead of South. And apparently it is not the first time it has happened -- flamingos were were also reported to have made their way to Siberia about 100 years ago. Here is an interesting story entitled Flamingos Drop From Siberian Sky: Locals Mystifiedabout how birds are apparently known to sometimes get their wires crossed and fly in the opposite direction of their normal migration route.
Almost as interesting as the story of the flamingos itself is the tale of how Siberian locals took the birds in and cared for them until they were eventually relocated to zoos.
So, next time you're feeling all "turned around," just remember that it is natural and happens to the best of us!