Wheels roll at 630 hrs. The drive to Malshej takes almost three hours as the roads around Kalyan-Ulhasnagar are bad. The NH 222 Murbad – Malshej section however makes the drive worth it. Freshly laid tarmac with steep twisties makes for an engaging drive.
After a brief walk, organized by BNHS, along the edge of plateau on which the MTDC Resort is situated, head down towards a small forest area on the right of the NH 222, short of the Pimpalgaon Joga Dam.
Spot a Shekru (giant squirrel) on a tree top which decides to lunge into the obscure of the thick green trees on seeing / hearing the group. Got a good glimpse of its cat sized body, light brown upper, cream coloured underparts and a long cream coloured tail.
Birds Spotted:
- Malabar Whistling Thrush
- Painted Stork
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| Malabar Whistling Thrush |
