Journalism of Courage
A huge flock flamingos gathered at a creek near Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. It was a visual treat for residents of Seawoods Complex in Nerul. (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)
A video of this magnificent sight was shared widely on the social media, garnering over 30,000 views. (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)
Maharashtra is home to the highest flamingo population in India, according to a survey conducted by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)
The survey (conducted in February 2019) shortlisted 113 sites across India where flamingos are found, with 10 of them being in Maharashtra. The survey revealed that in all, 51,655 Greater Flamingos and 88,906 Lesser Flamingos visit the country. (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)
Birds and animals are freely wandering around the cities as more and more people stay at home amid the coronavirus lockdown first imposed on March 24. (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)
