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Bird-watching at Karnala Bird Sanctuary

Rudy Birding & Wildlife Hotspots June 29, 2014November 16, 2017birdwatching, Black headed Oriole, Indian Pitta, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, leafbird 2 Comments

The rains are still awaited in Pune, so it was yet another opportunity to go on a birding trip.. We decided to head to Karnala Bird Sanctuary this time.. I had heard mixed reviews about Karnala, still decided to give it a go.. We started early morning from Pune at 5:45 AM and reached Karnala bird sanctuary at 7:30 AM. Note that there has been a recent update in prices at Karnala, especially the fact that they have started charging 100 Rs for still camera (DSLR or Point-shoot) and 250 Rs for a video camera. I hope that will eventually result in making Karnala a better place for the flora and fauna. Read more

Birding at Kavdi Pat

Rudy Birding & Wildlife Hotspots May 11, 2014November 16, 2017Ashy Prinia, Common Iora, Kavdi Pat, Kingfisher, Purple Moorhen 2 Comments

Seems like I am getting addicted to birding with every passing day. This time it was an early morning trip to Kavdi Pat (On Pune- Solapur Highway – 28KM from Pimple Saudagar, Pune). I know its not the season but that’s the advantage of being near to these places.. one can make a trip once a month. Thanks to Sachin & Zafar for making it early morning :D.

If someone is planning a trip to Kavdi Pat, make sure you take the left after 500 meters once you cross the toll (Immediately after Manali Resort) and follow the road till dead end. Read more