New Reserve Set to Be Flamingo Haven

A new flamingo conservation reserve has been established across over 30 acres of a lake in Mumbai, India.

The Delhi Public School (DPS) wetland is a vital feeding and resting ground for migratory flamingos. It’s newly-protected status will ensure that visiting flamingos have a safe landing spot. “DPS wetland has been declared as Flamingo Conservation Reserve,” says Bombay Natural History Society Director Kishor Rithe.

The DPS Flamingo Lake is part of the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary and hosts many migrating birds on the Central Asian Flyway. Its latest protection is a win for environmentalists, who believe it is crucial for protecting biodiversity in the area. Twice last year, environmental groups formed a human chain – to bring awareness to the flamingo’s plight until policymakers finally took action. What’s more, the conservation decision coincides with another lake clean-up initiative that ensures the tidal water’s proper flow to the benefit of marine life and birds alike. The DPS Flamingo Conservation Reserve is set to benefit myriad species for decades to come and stand as a shining example of how communities can come together to make a difference for local ecosystems.