Bird Walk at Kavdi Paat , near Hadapsar Pune

Name: Bird Walk at Kavdi Paat , near Hadapsar Pune
Start: 2025-12-14T07:30:00+05:30
End: 2025-12-14T09:30:00+05:30

About Kavdi Paat

Kavdi Pat is a well known birding and angling spot located on the banks of the Mula Mutha River near Hadapsar. The area comprises river channels, mudflats, reed beds, and agricultural fields that provide diverse habitats for wildlife. Seasonal water level changes create exposed sandbars and shallow pools which favour many water associated species.

The site is famous for winter migratory birds including ducks, gulls, terns, pipits, waders, and raptors. Resident birds such as kingfishers, herons, parakeets, and sunbirds thrive throughout the year. Conservation issues include river pollution, sand mining, urban expansion, and disturbance from recreational activities. Protecting riverine habitats and regulating human pressure are essential to sustain the bird diversity at Kavdi Pat.

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Common birds of Kavdi Paat

Kavdi Paat near Hadapsar Pune, with an impressive 266 species recorded, is one of the region’s richest wetland birding hotspots where the river, mudflats, and surrounding fields attract a wide range of resident and migratory birds. Winter brings flocks of Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Indian Spot billed Duck, and gatherings of waders like Black winged Stilt, Little Ringed Plover, Red wattled Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, and Wood Sandpiper. The wetland also supports Painted Stork, Black headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, multiple egrets, Indian Pond Heron, Gray Heron, Purple Heron, Little Cormorant, and Great Cormorant. River Terns often patrol the water while Asian Green Bee eater, White throated Kingfisher, Black Kite, House Crow, Large billed Crow, Common Myna, Barn Swallow, Wire tailed Swallow, House Sparrow, and wagtails including Western Yellow Wagtail, White browed Wagtail, and White Wagtail enliven the surrounding open habitats. This blend of waterbirds, raptors, and farmland birds makes Kavdi Paat a vibrant and seasonally dynamic birding destination.

Summary of Walk

The bird walk at Kavadi Paat Birding Point, Pune, led by Arjit Jere and Kamlakar Bhopatkar. Kavadi Paat, a water body formed by the rivers Mula and Mutha, was chosen with the expectation of spotting winter migrants along with common resident species. Participants joined the walk enthusiastically on a chilly morning, and the site offered a rich mix of songbirds, raptors, waders, and waterbirds, making it an engaging experience—especially for first-time birders, who formed nearly half of the group.

Around 50 bird species were recorded during the walk, including Ruddy Shelducks, Northern Shovelers, Gadwalls, Sandpipers, Storks, Herons, Terns, Sunbirds, Western Marsh Harrier, and Black Kites. Participants enjoyed watching flocks of flying ducks and learning about the distinctive characteristics of birds such as the Shrike and Black Drongo, while many were particularly amazed by the vibrant beauty of the Indian Roller, especially when seen in flight. The walk concluded on a joyful note, with participants expressing their happiness and encouraging the guides to organize more bird walks at well-known birding destinations such as Bhigwan.

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Bird Walk at Kavdi Paat , near Hadapsar Pune

About Kavdi Paat

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Common birds of Kavdi Paat

Lesser-whistling Duck

Little Egret

Red-wattled Lapwing

Green Sandpiper

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Black-winged Stilt

Eastern Cattle Egret

White-breasted Waterhen

Purple Heron

Little Grebe

Little Cormorant

Indian Spot-billed Duck

Grey-headed Swamphen

Ruddy Shelduck

Gadwall

Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Bronze-winged Jacana

Great Egret

Oriental Magpie Robin

Grey Heron

Bird Guide - Arjit Jere

Bird Guide - Kamlakar Bhopatkar

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