Sewri Mudflats

Sewri Mudflats is a significant tidal wetland ecosystem located along the eastern waterfront of Mumbai, Maharashtra. This crescent-shaped stretch of mangroves and open mudflats serves as a critical winter habitat for thousands of migratory birds, including Greater and Lesser Flamingos from the Rann of Kutch. The site is recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area due to its rich avian population despite surrounding urban industrialization. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe seasonal bird congregations against an urban backdrop.

Visitors can expect to view large flocks of flamingos and other migratory shorebirds during low tide between November and March. The physical setting consists of exposed tidal mudflats bordered by mangroves with views of port infrastructure and the Trans-Harbour Sea Link. Access is typically via Sewri Jetty or designated viewing points where birds feed on exposed mud. Facilities are minimal, and the area is primarily visited for birdwatching and photography during early morning hours when bird activity is highest.

The mudflats represent one of Mumbai's last remaining natural wetland ecosystems within city limits, serving as a vital ecological buffer and seasonal refuge for migratory birds that connect the Arabian Sea flyway with inland breeding grounds.