Mayani Bird Conservation Reserve [2] is located in Mayani, Vaduj Forest Range of Satara Forest Division of Satara district.

)[5] and it is spread over 6 villages of Vaduj taluka namely Mayani, Kankatre, Ambavade, Nadval, Yeralwadi, Banpuri.

Birds like the northern shoveller, stork and kingfisher can be found at the sanctuary.

Other resident and migratory bird species in the winter season include: coot, brahminy duck, black ibis, painted stork, common spoonbill, etc.

as a typical wetland ecosystem which is rich in flora and fauna.