Birds of Mount Abu: January 2014

As the chill of January 2014 settles over Mount Abu, I find myself back on the road, albeit with a walker as my steadfast companion. Moving is still a dream I hold close, but my determination to explore Mount Abu’s vibrant bird life remains unwavering.

The return of my camera from the service station last week has rekindled my passion for photography. With each click, I’m rediscovering the art of capturing Abu’s avian wonders—striving for clearer, more vivid shots of these feathered jewels.

Collecting birds you see here is from the tail end of this month, a testament to the resilience and the beauty of Mount Abu’s ecosystem. As I continue honing my skills, I look forward to venturing further afield. I am determined to visit Orea and Achalgarh by the first week of February to further expand this growing treasure trove.

Enjoy this glimpse into my January birding journey. Each photograph is not just a snapshot but a story of persistence, patience, and the ever-present joy of nature. Stay tuned for more from the enchanting hills of Mount Abu!

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus indicus

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus indicus In Flight

The red-wattled lapwing has returned after its winter vacation, I really wonder where they went for almost a month. About half a dozen of them remain in this neighborhood they are pretty used to the human population .

Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri borealis - Male in flight

Common resident of Abu, a flock comes to this area regularly to feed on the Baja thrown for the sparrows.

Shikra Accipiter badius

Shikra Accipiter badius - Adult male

Shikra Accipiter badius - Female

Shikra Accipiter badius - Male

The Shakira’s of late has been visiting this area daily along with the common Kestrel to see if they can pick up a few sparrows and other small birds that reside here. They feast on the rats that are a pest in this region.

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus - Male

The dwindling population from the year 2005 has steadily been on the increase in and around my house. Regular feeding the birds twice a day has encouraged a host of other bird into this place. There has been a large increase of the House Sparrow, the Brown Shouldered Petunia, the Rose Ringed Parakeet, and the Red-Vented Bulbul.