Bhigwan in the Rains – Monsoon Bird Photography Boot Camp, June 2026

Unlike the winter season that revolves around migratory congregations, monsoon birding in Bhigwan is about behavior, atmosphere, and diversity. The changing skies, dramatic cloud formations, fresh green landscapes, and active breeding season create a unique visual experience for photographers.

Participants will explore the wetland edges and surrounding countryside in search of monsoon specialties including Jacobin Cuckoo, Indian Courser, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, quails, owls, raptors, babblers, larks, grassbirds, and numerous wetland species. The wetlands around Bhigwan also continue to support flamingos, storks, ibises, spoonbills, and other waterbirds during this period.

One of the highlights of this expedition is the opportunity to photograph birds in softer monsoon light conditions, often with beautiful reflections, moody skies, rain textures, and habitat-rich compositions that are very different from conventional bird portraits.

This short-format monsoon photography getaway is ideal for beginners and experienced photographers alike, offering a refreshing combination of birding, fieldcraft, storytelling, and creative nature photography.

Possible sightings include:

Painted Francolin, Grey Francolin, Rain Quail, Jungle Bush Quail, Rock Bush Quail, Barred Buttonquail, Small Buttonquail, Yellow-legged Buttonquail, Greater Flamingo, Painted Stork, Woolly-necked Stork, Red-naped Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, Jacobin Cuckoo, Indian Courser, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, Sirkeer Malkoha, Blue-faced Malkoha, Red-necked Falcon, Bonelli’s Eagle, Indian Eagle-Owl, Mottled Wood Owl, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Painted Sandgrouse, Broad-tailed Grassbird, Crested Bunting, Yellow-eyed Babbler, Shikra etc. Other possible sightings include Indian foe, Gray wolf, Hyena, Indian guzzle, Jackal, Jungal cat, Chameleon, Palm civet.

Why Join This Monsoon Expedition?

Bhigwan during the monsoon is one of Maharashtra’s most underrated seasonal birding destinations. The rains bring dramatic transformations to the wetlands and surrounding habitats, offering photographers opportunities that are very different from the winter flamingo season. This expedition is perfect for photographers looking to explore mood, habitat, behavior, weather, and storytelling in bird photography while experiencing the refreshing atmosphere of the monsoon countryside.