As summer settles over the Navi Mumbai creek near Seawoods and the monsoon knocks at the door, these fleeting guests are still here, painting the waters with shades of pink against the fading evening light and the backdrop of a concrete jungle. Despite the Sunday crowds gathering along the waterfront, a few flamingos continue feeding close to the shore with quiet grace, seemingly unfazed by the city’s presence, while larger flocks remain farther out in the creek, choosing the solitude of distant waters over the bustle of curious onlookers.
Yet their arrival is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Changing habitats, growing urban pressure, and a lack of awareness about the fragile ecosystem they depend on remind us that these seasonal visitors cannot be taken for granted. Their return each year is both a spectacle and a responsibility.
