Description
About the birding site:
Mumbra Hills is a part of the Parshik range located on the banks of River Ulhas. The hills are one the best places in Mumbai Metropolis to observe raptor species, both residential and migratory raptor species can be seen here.
What to Expect?
Raptors like Indian and Greater Spotted Eagles, Steppe Eagle, Steppe Buzzard, Black Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Peregrine and Laggar Falcons, Montague and Pallid Harrier etc. Apart from the raptors, the Mumbra hills are also a breeding site for Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher and Malabar whistling thrush during monsoons, apart from these two, one can spot flycatchers, warblers and many other forest species can be observed here.
What is the plan?- 1 January 2025
- Meet Jungle Buddies Expert Mr Prathamesh Desai at Mumbra Railway Station (East Side) at 7.45 AM.
- Birding as we climb the stairs up to the temple area.
- End the tour by 10.30-11 AM with a group picture and happy memories with Jungle Buddies.
PS – This tour requires, participants to climb a good amount of stairs to the Mumbra Devi temple, but hiking or trekking is not involved.
Pricing: Free Entry
Nearest railway station: Mumbra
Suggested travel mode to Mumbra will be the Local Train or Private Car or Ola/Uber
Local Train Suggestion – Central Railway – Station – Mumbra (Take a slow train)
In case you travel in a personal vehicle up to Mumbra Devi Temple base, you can certainly do so and park the vehicle at the base on the highway. (Park at your own risk).
Group Size: 30 Participants
How to Register: Click on Join Our Tours Tabs on 28 December (Saturday) at 9 PM.
