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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Graceful lesser flamingos spotted at Thane Creek Sanctuary

IN PHOTOS: Graceful lesser flamingos spotted at Thane Creek Sanctuary

Updated On: 24 May, 2025 12:53 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

In a spectacular sight, lesser flamingos are seen at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, adding a burst of colour and life to the wetland habitat as they congregate in large flocks this season. (Pics/ Darshan Ambre)

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In a spectacular sight, lesser flamingos are seen at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, adding a burst of colour and life to the wetland habitat as they congregate in large flocks this season. (Pics/ Darshan Ambre)

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In a spectacular sight, lesser flamingos are seen at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, adding a burst of colour and life to the wetland habitat as they congregate in large flocks this season. (Pics/ Darshan Ambre)
<p>&nbsp;The flamingo is a tall, pink bird with a downward-curved beak, long and graceful legs and neck, large wings, and a small tail</p>

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 The flamingo is a tall, pink bird with a downward-curved beak, long and graceful legs and neck, large wings, and a small tail

<p>The Mangrove Cell has undertaken a major project to conserve bird life in the rich mangrove area of Thane Creek</p>

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The Mangrove Cell has undertaken a major project to conserve bird life in the rich mangrove area of Thane Creek

<p>Following the &lsquo;Malvan Marine Sanctuary&rsquo; in Sindhudurg, this is the second marine sanctuary in Maharashtra</p>

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Following the ‘Malvan Marine Sanctuary’ in Sindhudurg, this is the second marine sanctuary in Maharashtra

<p>Birdwatching and &lsquo;Flamingo Boat Rides&rsquo; are available for tourists to explore the creek</p>

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Birdwatching and ‘Flamingo Boat Rides’ are available for tourists to explore the creek

<p>On August 15, 2022, Thane Creek was designated as a Ramsar wetland site</p>

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On August 15, 2022, Thane Creek was designated as a Ramsar wetland site

<p>Thane Creek is one of the largest Ramsar sites, covering an area of 6,500 hectares, including an Eco-Sensitive Zone</p>

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Thane Creek is one of the largest Ramsar sites, covering an area of 6,500 hectares, including an Eco-Sensitive Zone

<p>It is also the first Ramsar site located within a metropolitan area. This is Maharashtra`s third and India`s 72nd site to be granted Ramsar status</p>

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It is also the first Ramsar site located within a metropolitan area. This is Maharashtra`s third and India`s 72nd site to be granted Ramsar status

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