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{{short description|Village in Maharashtra}}
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| name = Bhigwan
| native_name_lang = Mr.Swapnil
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]]
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| subdivision_name2 = Pune
| subdivision_type3 = [[Taluka]]
| subdivision_name3 = Indapur
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| established_date = 1978
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'''Bhigwan''' is a town on the border of the [[Ahmednagar]], [[Pune]] and [[Solapur]] districts in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Bhigwan is famous for [[birdwatching]], especially [[flamingo]] and wildlife photography.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaitravellers.in/1-day-birdwatching-and-photography-at-bhigwan/|title=1 Day Birdwatching and Photography at Bhigwan|publisher=Mumbai Travellers}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punemirror.in/pune/others/Bhigwan-low-on-flamingos-this-year/articleshow/50097581.cms|title=Bhigwan low on flamingos this year|publisher=[[Pune Mirror]]}}</ref> Place is also famous for authentic Maharashtrian spicy fish food. Special dish is kadak fish fry of chilapi.

== Geography ==
It's located on the Pune-Solapur Highway around 105 km from Pune on the backwaters of [[Ujani dam]]. The distance between Solapur and Bhigwan is 151 km. It is also known as mini [[Bharatpur district|Bharatpur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/bhigwan-is-a-new-flock-spot-for-birding-near-mumbai/16912178|title=Bhigwan is a new flock-spot for birding near Mumbai|publisher=[[Mid-Day]]}}</ref>

Ujjani Dam is constructed on the [[Bhima River]]. The water of the dam has created a shallow wetland and hosts many birds.

==Fauna==
[[File:DucksINFlight.jpg|thumb|[[Indian spot-billed duck]], [[:en:Northern shoveler|Shovellers]], [[:en:Garganey|Garganeys]] in Bhigwan]]
At Bhigwan, [[duck]]s, [[heron]]s, [[egret]]s, [[Bird of prey|raptors]] and [[wader]]s along with flocks of hundreds of flamingos are present. At times, 1,000-1,200 [[flamingo]]s<ref>{{Citation|title=Camargue Flamingos : A.R. Johnson|work=Flamingos|year=1975|publisher=Poyser|doi=10.5040/9781472597489.ch-001|isbn=978-1-4725-9748-9}}</ref> are seen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.placesnearpune.com/2013/02/bird-watching-bhigwan-flamingos/|title=Bird watching at Bhigwan – famous for Flamingos - Places near Pune and Mumbai|publisher=placesnearpune.com}}</ref> Low rainfall and low water levels have reduced the birds' numbers. More than 230 species of migratory birds are found there, including [[painted stork]]s, [[Bar-headed goose|barheaded geese]] and [[demoiselle crane]]s. These birds are present in the winter season between December and March. The birds generally migrate via marine routes and adult females depart from the breeding grounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punemirror.in/pune/others/Birders-at-Bhigwan-get-a-rare-treat/articleshow/51502038.cms|title=Birders at Bhigwan get a rare treat - Pune Mirror|publisher=Pune Mirror}}</ref><ref>Yazdani, G. and Singh, D., 2002. Zool. Surv. India. "Wetland Ecosystem Series No. 3 Fauna of Ujani" 143-156, 2002. FAUNA OF UJANI, p.143,[http://faunaofindia.nic.in/PDFVolumes/ess/009/index.pdf#page=147.]</ref>
[[File:Flamingos-in-Bhigwan.jpg|alt=Flamingos-in-Bhigwan|thumb|Flamingos-in-Bhigwan]]

The backwaters of Ujjani Dam host the [[greater flamingo]], [[Eurasian spoonbill]], bar-headed goose, [[collared pratincole]] and [[osprey]]. Bhigwan hosts the fastest bird of the animal kingdom, the [[peregrine falcon]].

[[File: White Wagtail Bhigwan.jpg|alt=White Wagtail|thumb|White Wagtail]]

The dry grasslands, woodlands, swamps, wetlands and backwaters of Bhigwan are the habitat for many species of fish, [[amphibian]]s, [[lizard]]s and [[snake]]s.

==Transport==
Visitors can travel to Bhigwan by the State Transport Buses bound for Solapur and onwards from Pune, which takes approximately 3.5 hours or, can travel in their own vehicle. The birding spots are as far away as 10 to 15 km from Bhigwan's main town.

One can also travel via train from Pune, There is a list of trains stop at Bhigvan such as Chennai mail (11027), Pune Sur Demu, and Hyderabad (17031) Exp, Shidheshwar (12115) Exp. The fastest way to reach Solapur from Bhigwan is to take a taxi which takes approximately 2.5 hours.

Bhigwan is just 25 km Away from Baramati.

Actual bird watching spot is 5–6 km from Bhigwan. You will get many Auto Rickshaw and other ways from bhigwan to lake.

==Best time to visit==
The best time to visit Bhigwan is between the months of December and March.
Flamingo birds love winter season and they need less water for fishing. that's why they choose only this season to come in India. There are village home stays for tourists.

==See also==

*[[Bhuleshwar Temple]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.birdsofbhigwan.com/10-beautiful-migratory-birds-coming-to-bhigwan/ ]

[[Category:Villages in Solapur district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Solapur district]]

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