Birdwatchers in Mumbai finally have reason to celebrate as flamingos have begun arriving in the city after a delayed migration. Experts say more flocks are expected over the next one to two weeks. The late arrival has been linked to a prolonged monsoon, extended post-monsoon showers, and stressed wetland conditions.

Last year, flamingos had started arriving as early as December. Flamingos usually visit the wetlands of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) between November and May, mainly for feeding, after migrating from breeding grounds in Gujarat and Iran.