Bhigwan Birds Upd Portable (2024)

| Location | Current Status (May 2026) | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 80% dry mudflat. Excellent wader habitat. | Storks (Painted, Woolly-necked), Black-winged Stilts, Flamingos at far end. | | Agardand Channel | 2–3 ft water depth. Boat access only. | Jacana (Pheasant-tailed), Purple Swamphen, Lesser Whistling Ducks. | | Mori Backwaters | Deep water near dam. | Terns (Whiskered, Common), River Tern, Osprey (diving). |

Situated roughly 100 kilometers east of Pune along the borders of Pune and Solapur districts, this vast ecosystem is formed by the sprawling backwaters of the Ujani Dam on the Bhima River. Often affectionately dubbed the "Bharatpur of Maharashtra", Bhigwan transforms into a spectacular haven for wildlife photographers, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts between October and April every year. bhigwan birds upd

And when, in the dark of a winter night, a poacher’s family shares a coded “Upd: Good movement near mangroves,” it means something else entirely. It means a trap has been set. The same three letters, two different civilizations. | Location | Current Status (May 2026) |

From Pune, eyeing the “lake view” plots. An update that says “flamingos absent from eastern shoreline” is actually a report of an illegal bund construction. | | Agardand Channel | 2–3 ft water depth

This area offers a more intimate experience with wetlands and is known for better opportunities to spot waders and migratory ducks. It is widely praised for its organized, community-led birding efforts. 🛥️ How to Experience the Best Birding