Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Flamingos Arrive at Thane Creek, Conservation Urged
Flamingos have started arriving at Thane Creek in Navi Mumbai, which is a good sign for the environment.
There are about 300 flamingos so far, and more are expected to come.
These birds are important because they help keep the mudflats and creeks healthy.
People who care about nature are asking the government to protect the places where flamingos live, like DPS lake.
They also want everyone to welcome the flamingos and take care of their homes.
This is a special time because the flamingos are back, and it's important to make sure they have a safe place to stay.
300 greater flamingos have been spotted at Thane Creek, with more expected soon.
Early sightings of flamingos have also been recorded at DPS lake in Nerul.
The arrival of flamingos at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary is slightly delayed this year.
Environmentalists urge the state government to declare DPS lake as a conservation reserve.
Flamingos play a crucial role in sustaining Mumbai's threatened mudflats and creeks.
- Who
- Greater flamingos and environmentalists
- What
- Arrival of flamingos at Thane Creek
- When
- Early sightings recorded, larger flocks expected soon
- Where
- Thane Creek and DPS lake in Navi Mumbai
- Why
- Flamingos are vital for sustaining Mumbai's mudflats and creeks
- Location
- Thane Creek, Navi Mumbai
- Number of Flamingos
- 300
- Expected Flock Size
- Larger flocks expected soon
- Conservation Status
- DPS lake proposal approved by State Wildlife Board
- Environmental Role
- Vital for sustaining Mumbai's mudflats and creeks