Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Morachi Chincholi ( Peacock and Tamrind )

Chincholi Morachi or Morachi Chincholi (मोराची चिंचोळी), by name itself means a village of tamarind trees (Marathi:चिंच Chincha) & town of Dancing Peacocks (Marathi:मोर More) all around. It is situated near Ahmednagar-Pune Highway about 55 km from Pune. Even today, one can find lot of peacocks everywhere in this small village.[1]
It is said that during times Peshwe dynasty lot of tamarind trees were planted over here which attracted Peacocks to this place. The villagers also claim that their ancestors kept on planting tamarind trees and cohabited with this bird over here. Now there are around 2500 Peacocks in this region.

This post is actually dedicated to bird watching, and those who are bird lovers must visit this place. Morachi chincholi is all saying in its name. The place is actually occupied with lots of Peacock. This might the beautiful spot for catching Peacock as well as some different kind of birds.
Following are some of them i spotted. Take a look.

Pavo Christatus (Peacock/More in Marathi)

yellow wattled lapwings

Grongo

Grey Shrike

Green Bee Eater
You can click on the following link to find out the root to Morachi chincholi from Pune.
Root To Morachi Chincholi From Pune

Suggestions are always welcome.

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