Bhigwan has been my most visited destination since last few years for birding. Come November and migratory birds arrive here in thousands. There are two villages neat Bhigwan which you can visit for bird watching namely Diksal and Kumbhargaon. There are boats avaiable here for hire. Kumbhargaon is more organised commercially however I prefer Diksal which is more suited for birding.
You can expect to spot Flamingos, Northern Shovellers, Ruddy Shellducks, Spotbill Ducks, Godwits, Sandpipers, Grey Heron, purple Heron, Ibis, Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Sea Gulls, River Terns, Great Egrets and Pintail Ducks here. Occasionally you may be able to spot Barheaded Geese too.
Sharing few snaps taken during our recent visit (14 Jan 2020).
Awesome pictures !
Excellent Photography, and amazing knowledge about birds.
Keep posting the photos, love it..
Excellent snaps Prashant .
Great photography. The two photographs of birds in flight are superb.
“lage raho”
Wow, Prashant. You have given me a destination to send my grandchildren to. They are in Mumbai and hence it may not be too difficult for them.
Excellent snaps Prashant. My cousin C Sasikumar is a dedicated Ornithologist in Kerala who is the co-author of “Birds of Kerala”. Also proud of the fact that you
are one amongst the very few Ornithologists from the Indian Army(Veteran) besides the erstwhile Army Officers from British Indian Army!!!! Proud of your work my NDA
Coursemate and Brigade Commander!!!!
Prashant Ji,
I think it is Greater Flamingo, NOT Lesser Flamingo. I confirmed from Mr. Sandeep Nagare (Agnipankh Homestay) that this year no Lesser Flamingos have not arrived. Please correct the caption.
Thanks.