The birdwatchers—featuring bird photography, species facts, and spotting guides.
Short-toed Snake Eagle at Bhigwan | Raptor Watching in Maharashtra | TravelOnTales Bhigwan Bird Photography · Raptors of Maharashtra Short-toed Snake Eagle at BhigwanIndia’s Serpent Hunter in Flight A complete identification, behaviour & photography guide — Ujani Backwaters, Maharashtra 📍 Bhigwan, Pune District, Maharashtra 🦅 Species: Circaetus gallicus 📅 Best Season: October – March ✍️ […]
Painted Stork at Bhigwan – India’s Most Stunning Wading Bird | TravelOnTales Painted Stork – India’s Living Canvas on the Water Mycteria leucocephala at Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary © Travelontales 📍 Bhigwan, Maharashtra 🐦 Waterbirds 📅 April 2026 ✍️ Prashant Gupta There are birds you photograph, and then there are birds that photograph themselves — arriving
Plum-headed Parakeet perched on tree branch in Bhigwan grasslands By Prashant S. Gupta | April 2026 | Bhigwan Grasslands, Maharashtra Plum-headed Parakeet perched on tree branch in Bhigwan grasslands is a moment that perfectly captures the calm beauty of birdlife in this region. This pair, sitting quietly, shows how simple nature can be — yet
Published on April 3, 2026 • By Prashant S. Gupta Ruddy Shelduck: The Bird That Refuses to Blend In Some birds disappear into nature. Others stand out and quietly own it. This moment wasn’t about drama. No flight, no splash, no sudden movement. Instead, it was calm — almost still. However, that stillness is exactly
Bhigwan 📍 Kadbanwadi Grasslands, Bhigwan, Maharashtra 🗓 February 2026 📷 Nikon Z50 Montagu’s Harrier at Bhigwan: The Grassland Raptor That Travels the World to Be Here Montagu’s Harrier (Circus pygargus), female — Kadbanwadi Grasslands, Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary, Maharashtra, February 2026 | © Prashant S. Gupta / TravelOnTales Not every great bird sighting involves a rare
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Published on April 3, 2026 • By Prashant S. Gupta Purple Sunbird (Male): A Flash of Metal in Morning Light Sometimes, the smallest birds carry the most unreal colours. This photograph happened in a moment most people would ignore. A thin rusted wire, a quiet background, nothing dramatic — until a small bird landed and
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Owls of India Bhigwan 📍 Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary, Maharashtra 🗓 February 2026 📷 Nikon Z50 Rock Eagle-Owl at Bhigwan: The Owl That Owns the Rock Face A first light encounter at Kadbanwadi — and what it takes to find India’s most imposing owl Rock Eagle-Owl (Bubo bengalensis) — Basalt rock hollow, Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary, Maharashtra
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Published on April 3, 2026 Green Bee-eaters Sleeping on Tree | Bhigwan Night Safari A rare and peaceful moment captured during a night safari at Bhigwan — a group of Green Bee-eaters resting quietly on a tree branch. Known for their vibrant green feathers and active hunting during the day, these birds reveal a completely
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Published on April 3, 2026 • By Prashant S. Gupta Brahminy Starling: The Elegant Songbird of India’s Open Landscapes Some birds don’t scream for attention — they quietly own the frame. The Brahminy Starling is one of them. Spotted gracefully perched among dense foliage, this bird carries a subtle charm that grows on you. At
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Published on April 3, 2026 Marsh Sandpiper in Bhigwan – A Reflection of Elegance The Marsh Sandpiper in Bhigwan offers one of the most graceful sights in India’s wetlands, this migratory bird walks gently through shallow water, creating ripples that mirror its delicate reflection. Marsh Sandpiper in Bhigwan – A Perfect Reflection Moment Known scientifically
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