Migrating from breeding grounds in Gujarat and Iran, flamingos arrive in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) between December and May

As winter sets in, flamingos typically return to feed in MMR wetlands once monsoon waters recede and drying begins, but sustained water levels have delayed their movement deeper into the season

Nearly 90 per cent of the birds visiting Mumbai’s wetlands are lesser flamingos, joined by a smaller number of greater flamingos, together transforming the landscape into a seasonal pink gathering

Among them, the lesser flamingo stands out in deeper pink hues with dark beaks, red eyes and a distinctive J-shaped neck, making it the most commonly spotted species in the city’s wetlands

Tourists and enthusiasts watch as hundreds of flamingos turn Seawoods wetlands into a pink canvas.