Bird watching at Mount Abu in January 2017: Feathered Wonders
Introduction: My wanderlust took me to the stunning scenery of Mount Abu in January 2017, a paradise for environment enthusiasts and bird lovers alike. After spending most of the month in Gujarat, I couldn’t pass up the chance to go birding in the tranquil environs of Mount Abu. Today, I’m going to show you some of the avian delights I saw on my wonderful adventure.
Bird watching is a peaceful pastime, and Mount Abu provides the ideal setting for this soul-soothing exercise. As I proceeded into the unique ecosystems that are home to a plethora of bird species, the clear January air imparted a sense of harmony.
Snapshot Chronicles: Armed with my camera, I set out on a trip to capture these flying wonders’ fleeting moments. The resulting photographs not only serve as a personal record but also as a monument to the region’s diverse avifauna. All shots portray the distinct beauty of Mount Abu’s birds, from brilliant plumage to complex flying patterns.
In my handpicked selection, you can find the vivid colours of Black-lored Tit dancing among the blooms, the majestic flight of Common Buzzard soaring against the azure sky, and the amusing antics of Blue Rock Thrush on the lava rocks of Abu. Each photograph tells a narrative about the untamed elegance that flourishes in Mount Abu’s core.
A Grateful Record: As I share these images with you, I am reminded of how grateful I am to have had the chance to watch and photograph Mount Abu’s special wildlife. May these photographs inspire an appreciation for nature’s delicate balance and signify maintaining such pure environments for future generations.
Conclusion: My short January birding expedition became a treasured chapter in my journey as I basked in Mount Abu’s natural splendour. I hope these glimpses of avian life encourage you to explore the natural beauty that surrounds us and develop a closer relationship with the amazing world of birds. Happy birding till the next outing!
This year during January I was fortunate to do a spot of birding as most of Jan I was in Gujarat. I have compiled some snaps to keep a record of my Abu birding. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have while taking them.
Black-lored Tit Parus xanthogenys xanthogenys
Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius pandoo
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis coromandus - Non-breeding adult
Common Buzzard Buteo buteo burmanicus - Adult in flight
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Common Myna Acridotheres tristis - Adult
Common Teal Anas crecca - Male
Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis parroti - Adult in flight from below
Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis - In-flight
House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus - Male
Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicatus cambaiensis - Female
Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus
Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach caniceps - Adult
Northern Pintail Anas acuta - Female
Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis andamanensis - Female
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus calidus
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus calidus
Siberian Stonechat Saxicola maurus - Male
White-bellied Drongo Dicrurus caerulescens - Adult
White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus - In-flight
