India, Aug. 2 -- The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has cleared a proposal to develop a bird park at the Bhandup water pumping station, a thriving habitat for flamingos and other migratory birds along the Thane Creek. The project, spearheaded by the state forest department's Mangrove Cell, was approved at a meeting held in the second week of July.

The park will include a 1.5-kilometre mangrove trail, three watchtowers, an information centre, and a designated car park to accommodate an expected influx of visitors. Officials say the project aims to strike a balance between public engagement and conservation by educating visitors about the region's biodiversity without disturbing the delicate wetland ecosystem.

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