As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Saturday, 12 December 2015

Mumbai: Wildlife board nod to 3 bird sanctuaries around city

Monday, 7 December 2015 - 7:55am IST | Place: Mumbai | Agency: dna | From the print edition

The sanctuaries will be at Mahul-Sewri, TSC-NRI wetlands off Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai and Panje-Funde near Uran.

There's hope for the next generation to continue spotting migratory birds, especially flamingos, as the State Wildlife Board has approved creation of three bird sanctuaries around Mumbai. The sanctuaries will be at Mahul-Sewri, TSC-NRI wetlands off Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai and Panje-Funde near Uran.

The chief minister-headed wildlife board gave clearance for these three sanctuaries on Friday. "This is an important decision for the long-term conservation of migratory birds, such as flamingos," read a post-meeting statement.

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