Flamingos visited the wetlands at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary. Mumbaikars can also see them in abundance at Airoli, Mahul, and Sewri. They visit mostly for feeding purposes from breeding sites in the Gujarat region as well as Iran. Their migration starts post monsoon when water-filled regions start drying up. Since 1994, Thane creek has been attracting flamingos in large numbers. The boat rides at Thane creek have begun from 1st January for wildlife lovers and birdwatchers, who reached the spot in large numbers. Approximately 1 lakh flamingos have migrated this year, according to a forest officer.
07 February,2023 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai
One of India's few flamingo habitats, Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad is on the verge of drying up due to rising temperatures. A very unusual high temperature at the onset of summers is posing a severe threat to one of the few flamingo habitats in the world as the number of species have declined over past few years.
02 May,2016 11:14 AM IST
Mumbaikars will now be able to take a boat ride through the Thane Creek, to watch flamingos and other wetland birds, up close and personal! Watch this video to know more
01 February,2018 02:10 PM IST
Attention bird-watchers and wildlife-enthusiasts! Just in case you missed feasting your eyes to the sight of pink birds in the gone-by season, you are in for a surprise. You can catch a glimpse of the pink birds at the Gorai creek in Mumbai. The Gorai wetland has turned into a feasting place for over 1000 flamingos. The birds have been spotted at the Gorai creek after decades and this has also left the locals, as well as the wildlife-enthusiasts, baffled. Most of the birds spotted are the Greater flamingos that are known for their majestic look with an attractive beak. Experts are trying to find the answers to the pattern. Watch the video to know more.
02 September,2018 09:25 AM IST
Flamingos which visit Mumbai every year, have arrived in huge numbers, in the middle of the Coronavirus lockdown. Experts, however, have mixed views on the same. Watch this video to know more.
29 April,2020 06:44 PM IST
Mumbai witnessed a surreal sight as a large number of flamingos were spotted in several areas of the city. A flock of flamingos were spotted in a pond near Seawood, Navi Mumbai and also in Bhandup. Watch the video for details.
13 May,2020 09:40 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
