Citizen Scientists of Navi Mumbai: Locals Tracking Birds, Butterflies, and Air Quality
On weekend mornings across Navi Mumbai, a quiet form of environmental action is taking place. Armed with binoculars, mobile apps, and notebooks, local residents are documenting birds, butterflies, and even air quality becoming citizen scientists in a rapidly urbanising city. From the mangroves of Nerul and Airoli to neighbourhood gardens and wetlands, birdwatchers regularly record…
