What are the different species of birds, animals and plants in the area?
V.K. When we look at any area from the ecological perspective, we just dont look at it structurally, the functional utility of the area is also important. What I mean by structural composition is the plants and animals, the micro-organisms and even the inanimate forms such as air, water, soil, etc. Structurally, Vikhroli mangroves and the adjoining area of the Thane Creek are biologically rich. It is truly a miracle to have 205 species of birds, 15 species of mangrove plants, 33 species of reptiles, seven species of prawns, 15 species of crabs, 22 species of fish, numerous other organisms, including mammals like mongoose, jackals and jungle cats, all within the municipal limits of a metropolis like Mumbai. The area is undoubtedly a bird paradise, especially in the winters. It is estimated that over a million birds fly this way during their winter migration, many of them roosting here for a long time. During low tides, I have seen entire mudflats covered with birds and you just cannot s
