Bhigwan Birds Upd __exclusive__ Info

, a premier wetland habitat often hailed as the "mini Bharatpur" of Maharashtra. Formed by the expansive backwaters of the Ujani Dam on the Bhima River, this perennially waterlogged ecosystem spans nearly 18,000 hectares across the borders of Pune, Solapur, and Ahilyanagar districts. It hosts over 250 species of migratory and resident birds annually.

105 km via Pune–Solapur Highway (NH-65). Driving time: 2 hours 15 minutes without traffic. The last 8 km to the boat jetty is a village road. bhigwan birds upd

This phenomenon is also linked to a larger pattern of climate change. Sanjeev Phadtare, a Pune-based wildlife photographer, explains, "The monsoon now arrives early and lingers... Even in the Siberia region, temperatures are rising, which means birds might be altering their migration schedules". This year, the flamingos' traditional trigger to leave their northern breeding grounds in the Rann of Kutch and Sambhar Lake, which is a fall in water levels, did not occur in time for them to continue their journey south to Bhigwan. , a premier wetland habitat often hailed as

: Deep-water submersion prevented the sun from reaching the lakebed, halting the growth of the blue-green algae, crustaceans, and small mollusks that compose the flamingos' primary diet. 105 km via Pune–Solapur Highway (NH-65)

Even without the massive flamingo flocks, Bhigwan hosts an incredible diversity. Here is a checklist of what to watch for: