Archive · 25 May 2025
Early Monsoon Brings Early Birding Activity to Pune
The pre-monsoon rains in Pune have brought an early start to birdwatching season.
Birders are excited to see many birds, including migrants, at spots like Vetal Tekdi and Pashan Lake.
The rain provides plenty of food for the birds and encourages them to build nests.
Some birds, like the common hawk cuckoo, have arrived earlier than usual.
Various bird species such as grey-bellied cuckoos and Indian pittas are being spotted, indicating active breeding.
Bird enthusiasts say the early start is due to easy food access.
The city's green spaces are buzzing with avian life, offering birders a treat.
Birding activity has started early in Pune due to pre-monsoon showers.
Birders are visiting hotspots like Vetal Tekdi and Pashan Lake.
Common hawk cuckoos and other species have been sighted.
Early monsoon rains provide food and encourage nesting.
Some birds have arrived two weeks early this year.
- Who
- Birders and bird enthusiasts in and around Pune are actively participating.
- What
- Increased birding activity and sightings of various bird species.
- When
- Birding activity began early in May due to pre-monsoon showers.
- Where
- Vetal Tekdi, Pashan Lake, Sanswad, and the city's hill ecosystems in and around Pune.
- Why
- Early monsoon brings abundant food, and nesting activity takes off, attracting various bird species.
- Birding Hotspots
- Vetal Tekdi, Pashan Lake, Sanswad
- Birds Spotted
- Common hawk cuckoo, grey-bellied cuckoo, fork-tailed drongo, crested bunting, Indian pitta
- Early Sightings Begin
- May
- Key Activity
- Nesting and breeding
- Origin of Migrants
- Southern India
