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
Stressed due to family problems, a 43-year-old Pradeep Udayraj Upadhyay, a resident of Nalasopara jumped into Bhayandar creek on 25th November. He was rescued by PSI Yuvraj Shirsath and Havaldar Bhoye who were on patrolling duty.
28 November,2022 09:18 PM IST | Mumbai
Self-taught artist and Versova fisherman Vishnu Hegde and the architect duo behind an ingenious fishing net contraption that is trapping plastic waste in a Versova creek, let mid-day in on the evolution of a project that’s quirky for its jugaad and promising for its potential
21 August,2022 03:12 PM IST
Local fishermen feel number of people attempting suicide in the creek has increased in recent times. Story & Video By Reporter - Richa Pinto , MiD Day
25 February,2014 06:34 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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
