Climate change and loss of habitat are two dangers which, as it is, are hanging over migratory birds such as flamingos. On top of that, they face a threat from poaching as well. On Friday evening, three flamingos were shot dead near a creek next to the Kelve beach in Palghar, in the neighbouring Thane district. 

Two of the birds were killed on the spot, while the third one succumbed to its injury after some time. Pic/Ranjeet Jadhav