Marking World Wetlands Day on Feb 2, green activists said though the participation of the younger generation in saving these distinct ecosystems is encouraging, agencies responsible must act honestly.
Despite pressure from development, flamingos seem to be thriving on the shores of one of the world’s most populous cities, and local people are becoming protective of the birds and their habitat.
Flamingos have been noticed in the Ramsar site Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary and at TS Chanakya wetland at Nerul, said NatConnect director B N Kumar. But the numbers are small, he said.