One cannot ignore the call of the wild.
Oh, how I long to be deep inside the forest. My inner beast craves the untamed beauty of the wilderness, yearning to roam freely and find solace in nature's embrace. But for now, I must remind myself of a simple truth: “Be happy with the little mercies strewn your way.” It’s a Christian philosophy that resonates deeply in moments like these.
It’s a rare privilege to sit under the open sky and watch birds and bees. Even though I can’t go into the woods yet, these small, commonplace encounters bring me comfort. Each bird that flits into view feels like a gentle reminder of nature’s boundless beauty, even within the confines of our daily lives.
The forest will call me back soon, and I will return with unrestrained joy. Until then, let me share with you the winged wonders that have come my way. Here are some cherished photos of the birds that visit my humble abode—a testament to the untamed spirit that persists, even in the smallest corners of our world.
Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis stewarti
Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum
I'm all set for the summer
Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum
Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum
The Tower of Babel
Brown Rock-chat Cercomela fusca - Adult
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius guzuratus
Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus percnopterus - Minni Nakki
( In the early sixties till late seventies, it was very common they nested behind St, Marys School. Then they disappeared. I recorded a solitary pair in 2005 and then again in 2009, a single bird. This year, I recorded one in Torna and the other at Minni Nakki.
Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus percnopterus - Minni Nakki
Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis orientalis
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea
House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus - Female
House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus - Female bathing
Gosh the water was cold
Gosh the water was cold
House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus - Female bathing
Got to Please Her
Got to Please Her
House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus - Male
Remember 20March is Sparrow Day
Remember 20March is Sparrow Day
Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicatus
Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicatus
Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicatus cambaiensis - Female
Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicatus cambaiensis - Female
Jungle Babbler Turdoides striata - With Prey
Large-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos
Lesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca
Little Heron Butorides striata javanica
Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis erimelas - Male
Oriental White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus palpebrosus
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
(Peregrine Falcon or the Shaheen Falcon, uncommon /rare. First recorded by Butler on 10th April 1875. One individual was observed on 22/ix/2002 near Gau Mukh Mt.Abu. I have observed a pair in Torna.
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus asiaticus - Male in breeding
Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus - Male in breeding
Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus - Eclipse
Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus - Male in Breeding Plumage
Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus - Male in Breeding Plumage
Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus - Male in Breeding Plumage
Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus - Male in Breeding Plumage
Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer bengalensis
Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer bengalensis
Sulphur-bellied Warbler Phylloscopus griseolus
White Wagtail Motacilla alba personal - Adult male in breeding
White Wagtail Motacilla alba personata - Adult male in breeding
White-capped Bunting Emberiza stewarti - Adult
(Winter visitor. Uncommon. Five birds were seen at Salgaon on 20/01/2002, and three were seen in the Sanctuary on 21/01/2002. Not recorded by Butler(1875). Indian Vol 2 (March-April 2006) This bird I photographed in Achalgarh Area on the 5th March 2014.
White-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis
( Recorded a pair in Torna 14 March 14. Uncommon. I have no idea if anyone has recorded this bird in Abu Previously, This is the first time that I have observed this species in all my years of birding in Mount Abu.
White-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis
White-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis
White-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis
White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis - Adult
White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis - Adult
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