This east coast of Mumbai (notably 3 sq. km. area of Sewri and Mahul coast) that holds significant population of migratory birds including the magnificent flamingos. One can find the population of Lesser Flamingos reaching up to 12 to 15 thousands during the midst of winter and summer. Srushtidnyan since 2005 is organizing flamingo watch programmes with schools, colleges, corporate groups and citizens of Mumbai with the objective of raising awareness about the protection of birds in nature. In these years Srushtidnyan has reached to thousands of people. On the other hand, Srushtidnyan had lobbied with the forest department to declare this area as Protected Area or Conservation Reserve under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The State Forest Department prepared a proposal and procured relevant geographical maps and other documents. The proposal has almost at the state of declaring this area as Protected Area. At the same time, Srushtidnyan is also engaged in rescue of injured flamingos and treat them with the help of veterinary doctors. Some injuries are beyond cure like pollutants entering in the digestive system of the birds at the coast of Sewri due to release of toxic waste and coal particles from the coal transport barges.
