A guide to spot Flamingos in Mumbai

Flamingos are back! Bird lovers and environmentalists are excited to see the pink migratory birds back in the wetlands

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Flocks of flamingos can be found in Mumbai during their season which is usually from December to May.

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These birds feed on their favourite food, blue-green algae. While, the grey fledglings feast on the brine shrimp and other small crustaceans, which feed on carotenoid-rich blue-green algae

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If you want to sight these tall-legged birds, you can find them at Bhandup Pumping Station. Swei Creek, Thane Creek, Tawale Wetlands

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These flightless birds move according to the tides, and can be most easily spotted a couple of hours before and after high tide

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One of the easiest areas to access is the Sewri area, where they are seen a-plenty during this time

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Early morning between 6am–10am would be a good time to catch a glipmse of the beautuful birds

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You can be a part of flamingo-sighting tours organised by the Bombay Natural History Society

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