Every winter, tens of thousands of flamingos transform Mumbai’s Thane Creek into a mesmerising sea of pink! These Greater and Lesser Flamingos migrate from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and even as far as Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Israel to feed in the rich wetlands of Navi Mumbai. Recognised as a Ramsar site, the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) plays a vital role in protecting these migratory birds. Its expansive mudflats and nutrient-rich waters provide the perfect feeding ground, ensuring

International Flamingo Day, celebrated on April 26, is a reminder to protect the vital wetlands that flamingos call home. India is home to thousands of these graceful birds, from the salt flats of the Rann of Kutch to the urban shores of Maharashtra. Though widespread, flamingos are incredibly selective about where they nest, choosing only safe, undisturbed and nutrition-rich wetlands to breed and rear their young. Let’s preserve our wetlands and ensure the right conditions persist for them to f