In a recent first, a Bird Nest Survey was carried out along the Metro line 4 (Wadala-Kasarvadavali) before relocating/replanting trees in Thane. The MMRDA, along with the Thane Forest Department and NGO RAWW, conducted an on-foot survey of around 565 trees, of which 98 together had over 122 nests.

Honorary Wildlife Warden of Thane and President of NGO RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare), Pawan Sharma told mid-day that teams consisting of rescuers, experts, engineers, officials with hydraulic vehicles and ambulances carried out the task.