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Three flamingos died in Navi Mumbai after crashing into a signboard. The Mumbai BirdRace organizers are concerned about the safety of the birds and are asking the authorities to remove the signboard. The wetlands of Navi Mumbai remain a concern for environmentalists.

Environment activists in Navi Mumbai are organizing a walkathon called Chalo Chanakaya on December 24 to raise awareness about the repeated damage to mangroves in the area. The activists are calling for action to be taken to protect the mangroves, which are vital for the ecosystem. They are concerned about the lack of enforcement of laws and the destruction caused by construction projects. | Mumbai news

Clip of illegal fishing in lake, which is rich in biodiversity, ruffles locals’ feathers; activists call for area in K West ward to be declared forest

The Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizen’s Association (LOCA) has been appealing to the authorities to give the water body protected status and to take action against illegal fishing activities.

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.

The birds and their habitat are threatened by development, but efforts to protect them are gaining traction

On World Migratory Bird Day, handy facts about the bird in the bush

Mumbai’s diverse bird habitats are facing a threat from rapid urbanisation Activists suggest wetlands be developed as tourist attractions and builders incentivised to protect avian biodiversity. A black-winged stilt in a polluted creek next to Lokhandwala lake in Mumbai. | Kartik Chandramouli/Mongabay. Many popular and lesser-known bird habitats in Mumbai city are facing a threat from urban infrastructure work, while some have managed to survive despite the urban landscape ...