Reason I find it strange; much of households near bhigwan railway station burn coal to keep houses warm as well earthen cooking stoves. Due to which entire area was engulfed in smoke which was difficult for visibility but those Ibis had no issues with such polluted area. They were happy encircling trees where they might have roosted that night.
Auto driver was extremely cool n never once showed unnecessary hurry to leave. Best part was this lady who not only took me in her boat to show only 3 flamingos at diksal that day but understood how to approach birds so they do not get disturbed as well she knew what was against light photography.
As this was weekday; I was only birder in kumbhargaon n there were only 2 more at diksal. Had luck with few birds at close distance n managed to click few good shots;
IMHO if one needs to enjoy birding as well get some good shots, Solo or very small group is the key. It not only gives one plenty of time to stay in any location as well birds too do not care much for an individuals movements in its vicinity.
Overall very nice place, though as per regular visitors hardly any birds this year. Also Bhigwan being on Pune-Solapur highway; no dearth of ST buses, its not exaggerarion to say almost a bus every 15 minutes.
Sharing photos from this wonderful trip ; nJoy.
# lens af sensor isnt working hence almost all are clicked in manual mode. lens to go for servicing
Where art thou Mr boatman? Am getting late for my appointment
Ek khayee machli our Ek bhooka; bahoot nainsafi hain bhai
In deep thought
Have you seen Boatman? I need a ride to go across lake
Northern Shoveler
Ooi maa, cant flirt with 3, i am outta here
Marsh Harrier
Who moved my snack? mwaa mwaa
Hamari maange poori karo
Purple Heron
Great Reef Egret
Common Tern
Great Egret
Some strecthing before snacking begins?
Rudy Shellduck
Glossy Ibis
Purple Heron
Purple Swaphen/Moorhen
Shikra was chased by 2 crows; they made sure it fled.
Mother Coot n chicks
Whoa finalyy some yummy snack
Booted Eagle?
This blackwinged stilt has fault in both of its legs?
Coot on PurpleMoorhens favorite Spot
I am hungry too, would you care to share some
Tragedy
Typical Coot fights to show Supremacy
Purple swamphen didnt liked Coot in its favorite spot, it came charging n made sure to Shoo away Coot. Off my Spot
Grey heron n wolly necked stork; dived to same spot for Fish; heron landed few secs earlier n had mouthfull of Fish, all stork could do was
show frustration
