Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary · Raptors · Field Journal · Maharashtra Montagu’s Harrier at Bhigwan: India’s Most Elegant Winter Raptor It arrived from somewhere north of the Urals. It crossed mountain ranges and desert margins and arrived here — in the tawny Deccan grasslands of Kadbanwadi — to spend the winter on a basalt rock. And
🐦 Birdsong · Field Notes | 📍 Bhigwan, Maharashtra Pied Bush Chat: Same Bird, Completely Different Look One is dressed in pure black. The other, however, disappears into dry grass. Meet the male and female of India’s most common open-country bird — and why nature made them look nothing alike. Prashant S. Gupta April 2026
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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 ✍️ TravelOnTales Contents Why the Short-toed Snake Eagle Draws Birders to Bhigwan Field
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 with such effortless theatre that all you have to do is press
Wildlife · Bhigwan · Maharashtra Indian Fox Bhigwan – Spotting Vulpes bengalensis in the Grasslands By Prashant Gupta April 4, 2026 TravelOnTales.com “It was just sitting there — patient, watchful, blending into the dry golden grass as if it had always been part of the landscape. The Indian Fox at Bhigwan doesn’t need your attention.
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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
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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 • 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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Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata) – The Silent Sentinel of Bhigwan Grasslands Perched quietly yet alert, the Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata) is one of the most fascinating small birds found in the open grasslands of Bhigwan, Maharashtra. Though often overlooked due to its size, this bird carries a unique charm that captivates bird watchers and wildlife
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