Tucked deep inside the lush forests of Kudal in Sindhudurg lies a place that feels almost untouched by time. Ambyache Pani Bird Hide is not a manicured reserve or a commercial hotspot. It is a simple, natural water spring in the middle of dense woodland, quietly drawing in some of the most sought-after bird speciesContinue reading “Ambyache Pani Bird Hide”
Author Archives: Ganesh R. Mandavkar
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A parasitic flatworm called Leucochloridium has one of the strangest life cycles in nature. It needs multiple hosts to survive and reproduce. Its larvae infect a snail and move into the snailβs eyestalks, where they swell and pulse in bright, banded patterns that closely resemble caterpillars. This is not accidental. The parasite is effectively turningContinue reading “ππ‘π ππ¨π¦ππ’π ππ§ππ’π₯”
Uttrakhand “Symphony of Wings in the Himalayan Haven.”
Birdwatching and Photography Experience in Uttarakhand My first birdwatching trip to Uttarakhand was truly unforgettable. I traveled from Mumbai to Bareilly by flight and then by car to Kathgodam. For seven days, I stayed at Happy Owls Homestay, where the food was the best Iβve ever had. My guide, Mr. Prabhu Hazara, a highly experiencedContinue reading “Uttrakhand “Symphony of Wings in the Himalayan Haven.””
BNHS Mumbai
Bhandup Pumping Station
Urban wildlife is wildlife that can live or thrive in urban environments.
Macro Bunder – Nagla Forest
Urban wildlife is wildlife that can live or thrive in urban environments.
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. β Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. Iβm just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduction
Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I am Ganesh R. Mandavkar. I am an nature & wildlife photographer (specializing in wildlife photography) traveller, nature & wildlife lover, based in Mumbai, India. Work published in: @sanctuaryasia, @natgeo, @naturein_focus, @wikipedia, @35awards