Chinmay Sawant is one of the many people who took birding seriously during the pandemic. Inspired by the writings of Shri. Maruthi Chitampalli and Dr. Sálim Ali, he decided to explore his hometown in Kiraksal, Satara and document all the birds that are found there. This kind of exercise was the first to be done in Kiraksal. Continue reading to learn more about his birding adventures and his upcoming goals for the year.
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