Mumbai: A plan to connect Mumbai with Nashik by seaplane has run into
rough weather. The proposed landing site at Gangapur Dam, near Nashik,
has been opposed by activists and NGOs, who say the activity will affect
thousands of migratory and residents birds.
Based on two separate complaints - by Bombay Natural History Society and by Bishwarup Raha, honorary wildlife warden, Nashik District - the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is taking a relook at flight operations to Gangapur.
Raha, a birder of over two decades, said, "Gangapur Dam is an important bird area and home to 3,000 resident birds, besides 10,000 migratory birds. I was aghast to hear a seaplane would be allowed to land here. It will disturb the bird ecology, and the plane will be at risk of a bird hit. I wrote to DGCA opposing the plan."
According to Raha, the dam attracts migratory birds such as shovelers, flamingos, pintail ducks, pochards and gulls among other species. It is also home to birds such as cormorants, spoonbills and others.
Read news in full 24/10/14 Virat Singh & Aditya Anand/Mumbai Mirror
Based on two separate complaints - by Bombay Natural History Society and by Bishwarup Raha, honorary wildlife warden, Nashik District - the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is taking a relook at flight operations to Gangapur.
Raha, a birder of over two decades, said, "Gangapur Dam is an important bird area and home to 3,000 resident birds, besides 10,000 migratory birds. I was aghast to hear a seaplane would be allowed to land here. It will disturb the bird ecology, and the plane will be at risk of a bird hit. I wrote to DGCA opposing the plan."
According to Raha, the dam attracts migratory birds such as shovelers, flamingos, pintail ducks, pochards and gulls among other species. It is also home to birds such as cormorants, spoonbills and others.
Read news in full 24/10/14 Virat Singh & Aditya Anand/Mumbai Mirror
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