Thane, Dec 01: The first flock of flamingos of the season has arrived in the Thane Creek area, senior bird researcher Mrugank Prabhu said on Monday. The presence of 300 greater flamingos has already been recorded in Thane Creek, while early flyovers have been sighted at DPS Lake in Nerul, Prabhu said.
More Flocks Expected Soon, Say Officials
Though numbers remain modest, larger flocks are expected soon, Range Forest Officer Prashant Bahadure said. Their arrival at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, though slightly delayed this year, has revived hopes of a strong migratory phase, officials said.
Environmental Groups Seek Stronger Habitat Protection
NatConnect Foundation director B N Kumar said the state government must urgently issue the gazette notification declaring the DPS lake as a conservation reserve. The proposal in this regard was approved earlier this year by the State Wildlife Board.
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Sandeep Sareen of Navi Mumbai Environmental Preservation Society urged citizens to wholeheartedly welcome the ‘pink guests’ while demanding stricter safeguards for their fragile habitats.
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