-1774169165184_d.png "Flamingos missing at Navi Mumbai wetlands, activists warn of toxic waters")
Tests reveal stagnant, polluted water, blocking the natural tidal flow needed to sustain wildlife. Flamingos, dependent on these wetlands, have not arrived this season, signaling severe ecological stress
22 March,2026 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The late arrival has been linked to a prolonged monsoon, extended post-monsoon showers, and stressed wetland conditions; last year, flamingos had started arriving as early as December
10 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Pleasant winter weather in city and metropolitian region attracts colourful birds that brighten up the greenscape
16 December,2025 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
The presence of flamingos in the city’s wetlands and Thane Creek is more than just a visual delight — it is a crucial indicator of ecological health, observed NatConnect Foundation director B. N. Kumar
09 November,2025 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
