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4 months ago

CIDCO’s save flamingoes step: LEDs to be replaced with yellow bulbs at Nerul Jetty

MUMBAI: After the death of as many as 17 flamingos between January-April, and multiple instances of the migratory birds sustaining severe injuries after becoming disoriented due to the bright streetlights along the Nerul Jetty, the City Industrial Development Corporation has decided to get all of the streetlights replaced on the way leading to the elevated road to the water transport …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Every lawn ornament, from gnomes to flamingos, has a story to tell.

Slate

Lawn ornaments are everywhere—but for something so ubiquitous, they’re also mysterious. In this episode, we travel from Germany to England and back home to look at the history and meaning behind three specific lawn ornaments: the garden gnome, the lawn jockey, and the 18th century ornamental hermit. You’ll hear from historian Twigs Way, Sven Berrar of the Zwergstatt Gräfenroda, David …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

The look of ‘Palm Royale’? Think opulence, 7,000 yards of fabric and stuffed flamingos

LA Times

With their expert blend of factual and faux, the production design team for “Palm Royale” made a very believable make-believe world. The Moroccan party tent in the final episode of “Palm Royale” required 7,000 yards of fabric draped over a frame that spanned most of two Paramount stages. Her assistant, Robert, lives in her pool house, which has Norma’s green …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

How and why do flocks of birds collide with aeroplanes?

Al Jazeera

Thousands of planes are struck by birds in midair every year. Exactly one year previously, activists had warned against the construction of a second major airport for Mumbai – Navi Mumbai International Airport, due to be completed in 2032 – because of its proximity to two bird sanctuaries and the feeding grounds of several species of migratory birds, including flamingos. …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Leh-bound SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after bird hit; passengers deplaned

Hindustan Times

A SpiceJet aircraft from Delhi to Leh returned to Delhi on Sunday after a bird hit engine. Representative Image “SpiceJet B737 aircraft operating SG-123 from Delhi to Leh returned back to Delhi after suffering a bird hit on engine 2. The aircraft landed back safely in Delhi and passengers were deplaned normally,” a SpiceJet spokesperson said. Second bird hit incident …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

CIDCO has a week to bring flamingos back: MLA Ganesh Naik

Hindustan Times

NAVI MUMBAI: Following several complaints from the residents and environmentalists that a flamingo habitat along Palm Beach Road in Nerul is being affected due to blockage of creek water entering the wetlands, Ganesh Naik, the Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Airoli, on Thursday threatened the City and Industrial Development Corporation of demolishing its road that’s causing the lake to dry. …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Flamingos and Mumbai: What the Emirates bird strike says about urbanisation

Hindustan Times

The tragic death of 39 flamingos that collided with an Emirates flight landing at the Mumbai airport stands testimony to the risks posed by migratory birds to aviation and the need for a proper understanding and mitigation measures for the same. The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport will be far more riskier in this regard, as it is nestled between …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

39 flamingos die after being hit by Emirates aircraft over Ghatkopar

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: At least 39 flamingos were killed after being hit by an Emirates aircraft flying over Ghatkopar East while it was in its final approach before landing at Mumbai airport on Monday evening. 39 flamingos die after being hit by Emirates aircraft over Ghatkopar According to authorities, the area where the bird strike occurred was not on the natural flight …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai: 36 flamingos killed after Emirates flight hits them, suffers damages but lands safely

Hindustan Times

A hit by a Mumbai-Dubai Emirates flight carrying 310 passengers caused the death of at least 36 flamingos over the Laxmi Nagar area of Pantnagar in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday night. A Mumbai airport source told HT that EK 508, an Emirates flight, reported a bird hit on arrival at 9.18pm. Mangrove protection cell’s deputy conservator Deepak Khade said, “The …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Flamingo flock struck by Emirates flight in Mumbai, killing 36 birds

Hindustan Times

A flock of flamingos collided with an aircraft operated by Emirates late Monday night over the Laxmi Nagar area of Pantnagar, Ghatkopar, resulting in the death of 36 birds, according to forest officials. Deepak Khade, the deputy conservator of the Mangrove Protection Cell, said, "The airport authorities have confirmed to us about the bird strike. Prashant Bahadure, a range forest …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Is there any truth to rumoured John Waters Liarmouth movie with Aubrey Plaza – or is it pure speculation?

BBC

Is there any truth to rumoured John Waters Liarmouth movie with Aubrey Plaza – or is it pure speculation? "While I am thrilled and excited at the idea of Aubrey Plaza starring in my new movie Liarmouth, the announcement that the film is ready to go in Baltimore, which was printed in an article in World of Reel and then …

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11 months ago

Alaska Airlines flight attendant meets baby flamingos who hatched from eggs she saved mid-air

Hindustan Times

A Woodland Park Zoo recently honoured an Alaska Airlines flight attendant for saving six rare Chilean flamingo eggs on a August flight from Atlanta to Seattle. Amber took immediate action and filled the rubber gloves "with warm water," which the zoo administrator placed around the eggs. Amber with her granddaughter In order to honor Amber's efforts, the Woodland Park Zoo …

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11 months, 1 week ago

4 flamingos die dashing into 20-ft tall signage board in Nerul

Hindustan Times

Nerul: Morning walkers and runners along Nerul Jetty, a well-known flamingo habitat which attracts bird and nature lovers, were shocked to find four dead birds on Thursday morning. 4 flamingos die dashing into 20-ft tall signage board in Nerul The culprit is the nearly 20-feet tall signboard installed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation on the road leading to …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Navi Mumbai flamingo photo shortlisted in global mangrove contest

Hindustan Times

Nerul Navi Mumbai flamingo photo shortlisted in global mangrove contest The flamingos that visit Navi Mumbai creeks could very well be the reason for getting the city international recognition. In the upcoming Mangrove photography awards 2023, organized by Mangrove Action Project United States of America, of the five photos shortlisted one photograph hails from the city. During lockdown my passion …

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1 year, 3 months ago

John Waters gets celebrated in a fancy museum? Stranger things have happened

LA Times

With its latest exhibit, “John Waters: Pope of Trash,” the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has paradoxically found a way to revere the irreverent. “But I was just thrilled, absolutely.” Filmmaker John Waters, photographed among the many costumes at the Academy Museum’s exhibit, including the “Hairspray” roach dress. Filmmaker John Waters, photographed in front of the exhibit’s replica of the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Not in the Yucatan anymore: Hurricane Idalia flung flamingos across the eastern U.S.

NPR

Not in the Yucatan anymore: Hurricane Idalia flung flamingos across the eastern U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP Flamingos have been popping up in the most unusual of places since Hurricane Idalia blew through parts of the U.S. Southeast last week. The birds likely got caught up in Hurricane Idalia last week, according to Nate Swick, …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Pictures of the week: Cannes, sailors of New York and a flock of flamingos

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Belgian rapper and director Baloji …

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1 year, 7 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Flemings and Flamingos Edition – Week 21

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, oude kaas and stroopwafels healthy? Amsterdam bans smoking joints in public in the latest stage of the capital’s 12-step plan to kick its drug tourism dependency. One football coach abruptly quits, another unexpectedly stays, while Ajax’s women have their league title celebrations cancelled so as not to humiliate …

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1 year, 7 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Flemings and Flamingos Edition – Week 21

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, oude kaas and stroopwafels healthy? Amsterdam bans smoking joints in public in the latest stage of the capital’s 12-step plan to kick its drug tourism dependency. One football coach abruptly quits, another unexpectedly stays, while Ajax’s women have their league title celebrations cancelled so as not to humiliate …

1 year, 7 months ago

Soon, take a walk through Airoli, Dahisar mangroves

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Two boardwalks will soon come up in mangroves in Airoli and Dahisar mangroves. Airoli mangroves that house the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, which is one of the most sought after spots for spotting flamingos and studying flora and fauna in the wetland, will get a 350-metre-long and 2.5 metre-wide boardwalk. The mangrove protection cell on Friday cleared a tender …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Flamingo dies after hitting 20-feet Nerul Jetty signboard

Hindustan Times

Navi Mumbai: A flamingo died after it hit a 20 feet signboard of Nerul Jetty on Tuesday night. Flamingo dies after hitting 20-feet Nerul Jetty signboard According to eyewitnesses, the bird was part of a flock flying over the Talawe Wetland when it accidentally hit the signboard. Meanwhile, we even tried giving water to the injured bird but eventually it …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Man drives away flamingoes, residents upset

Hindustan Times

Talawe wetlands for the past three days have been brimming with the presence of Pink lesser and greater flamingos. On Wednesday bird watchers’ joy turned into concern after residents from buildings surrounding the wetlands saw a man wading into the deeper end of the lake with the intention to drive the birds away. Man drives away flamingoes, residents upset Numerous …

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1 year, 8 months ago

After complaints of stone pelting, NMMC to fence flamingo habitat

Hindustan Times

Navi Mumbai: After receiving several complaints over stone pelting on flamingos and disturbing their habitat to click selfies, the city engineering department of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has assured of implementing measures to safeguard the habitat of flamingos in the city. “Activists have repeatedly stated the importance of fencing the pond to prevent direct access where flamingos are nesting and …

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1 year, 8 months ago

In Frames | Pink flamboyance

The Hindu

Every winter, thousands of greater and lesser flamingos fly into Mumbai, forming a sea of pink against a backdrop of skyscrapers, bridges and oil refineries along the 26-km-long Thane Creek, the DPS lake in Nerul and Sewri. Last year, the Bombay Natural History Society conducted a survey in which approximately 1,33,000 flamingos were observed across the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, …

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CIDCO’s save flamingoes step: LEDs to be replaced with yellow bulbs at Nerul Jetty

Every lawn ornament, from gnomes to flamingos, has a story to tell.

The look of ‘Palm Royale’? Think opulence, 7,000 yards of fabric and stuffed flamingos

How and why do flocks of birds collide with aeroplanes?

Leh-bound SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after bird hit; passengers deplaned

CIDCO has a week to bring flamingos back: MLA Ganesh Naik

Flamingos and Mumbai: What the Emirates bird strike says about urbanisation

39 flamingos die after being hit by Emirates aircraft over Ghatkopar

Mumbai: 36 flamingos killed after Emirates flight hits them, suffers damages but lands safely

Flamingo flock struck by Emirates flight in Mumbai, killing 36 birds

Is there any truth to rumoured John Waters Liarmouth movie with Aubrey Plaza – or is it pure speculation?

Alaska Airlines flight attendant meets baby flamingos who hatched from eggs she saved mid-air

4 flamingos die dashing into 20-ft tall signage board in Nerul

Navi Mumbai flamingo photo shortlisted in global mangrove contest

John Waters gets celebrated in a fancy museum? Stranger things have happened

Not in the Yucatan anymore: Hurricane Idalia flung flamingos across the eastern U.S.

Pictures of the week: Cannes, sailors of New York and a flock of flamingos

DutchNews podcast – The Flemings and Flamingos Edition – Week 21

DutchNews podcast – The Flemings and Flamingos Edition – Week 21

Soon, take a walk through Airoli, Dahisar mangroves

Flamingo dies after hitting 20-feet Nerul Jetty signboard

Man drives away flamingoes, residents upset

After complaints of stone pelting, NMMC to fence flamingo habitat

In Frames | Pink flamboyance