A shocking discovery was made in the wetlands surrounding Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, on Thursday, April 25, where twelve flamingos were found injured. Five of those tragically lost their lives, and the remaining seven are currently under medical care. This incident has alarmed bird activists. They are now demanding a thorough investigation.
The injured flamingos were first spotted having no movement by morning walkers around DPS Lake in Navi Mumbai. They quickly alerted the Wildlife Welfare Association, a Thane-based NGO. The NGO stepped in to help quickly. This brings the total number of dead flamingos to eight within a week.
The forest department, under Range Forest Officer Sudhir Manjare, has taken custody of the seven bodies for a post-mortem examination at Mumbai Veterinary College, Panvel.
Meanwhile, the NatConnect Foundation has sent a letter to the chief minister asking for an investigation into the matter. Their goal is to preserve the biodiversity of Navi Mumbai, often referred to as the "flamingo city."
Activists are deeply concerned about these mysterious injuries and deaths. This is the first time such a large number of flamingos have been injured under mysterious circumstances.
There have been speculations that the flamingos might be venturing out due to a shortage of water in the wetlands. The authorities have been informed about the damage being caused, and necessary action has been taken to make sure that tidewater flows into the wetlands.
Only a week ago, another flamingo was hit by a fast car on Palm Beach Road, resulting in its death. This incident was also linked to the low water level in the Delhi Public School lake, which attracts these birds every year.
Intense lights from high-rise buildings are also believed to be leading birds into urban areas. In February, three flamingos died after colliding with a large signboard near Nerul Jetty, which was later removed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra.
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