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Wildlife Videography in Navi Mumbai's Wetlands

byTushar TandelBased in Navi Mumbai; Travels to Gir, Jaisalmer, Western Ghats & Pune for shootsStarts from₹12,000 per videoView full gallery

You think Navi Mumbai is just concrete and traffic? Come see the flamingos, kingfishers, and the hidden life thriving right here in our backyard.

This is rush hour in Navi Mumbai, but not the kind you're thinking of. I captured thousands of flamingos as they gathered in the wetlands, a daily spectacle of urban wildlife.

Filming the silhouette of flamingos against a golden sunrise is pure magic. These shots, taken in the early morning light, highlight the serene beauty that exists right beside the bustling city.

By positioning myself against the sun, I captured this mesmerizing golden hour bokeh effect on the water. It creates a shimmering, dreamlike atmosphere around the elegant flamingos of Navi Mumbai.

This is what 7 AM looks like in Navi Mumbai's wild corners. This video captures the golden light, calm waters, and the surprising encounters with birds like flamingos and kingfishers.

You think Navi Mumbai is just concrete and traffic? This video reveals the other side, from the stunning Indian Paradise Flycatcher to dramatic sunsets over the wetlands.

The Flamingo Diaries. This short film is a tribute to the pink-feathered visitors that paint Navi Mumbai's skies, showcasing their elegance and grace in their natural urban habitat.

A Painted Stork stands pensively in a misty Navi Mumbai lake. This moody, atmospheric shot captures the quiet, artistic side of bird photography, a style I love to bring to my films.

A Painted Stork dips its beak into the water, its reflection perfectly mirrored below. This shot focuses on the simple, elegant behaviors that make for compelling wildlife storytelling.

After months of trying, I finally captured this portrait of a Painted Stork. Its unique appearance and calm demeanor make it one of the most beautiful creatures in our local wetlands.

Slow mornings in Navi Mumbai are for the birds. This reel captures the peaceful harmony of egrets, kingfishers, and cormorants greeting the sunrise in the city's wetlands.

About Navi Mumbai's Urban Oasis

Most people drive past these wetlands without looking twice, but that's where I spend my mornings. I use a Nikon Z8 with telephoto lenses to capture behavior—the hunt, the flight, the nesting—without ever stepping into their personal space. If you want footage that respects the animal's life while looking cinematic, that is exactly what I do.

Documenting Navi Mumbai's wildlife wetlands. — Approved by the tribe
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Tushar Tandel

Based in Navi Mumbai; Travels to Gir, Jaisalmer, Western Ghats & Pune for shootsStarts from ₹12,000 per video

I’m just a guy with a day job who fell in love with the wild. Whether I'm crawling in the mud to film a Painted Stork or tracking flamingos at dawn, I'm here to show you that nature isn't far away—it's right next door.

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