Monday, November 30, 2020

Migratory and local birds observed in November 2020 

The last few days of November I roamed the few water bodies that are here in Abu to cover as many migratory waterbirds that come to Abu. Most were devoid of migratory except one which we have nick-named the "Duck Pond "of Abu. Ducks and other migratory birds visit this water body every year and remain till March. Appreciate my collection of birds I have put together for your viewing.

26 November 2020.

Black Eagle
Black Eagle  Ictinaetus malaiensis 





Black Eagle  26 Nov 2020 Duck Pond Achalgarh Mt Abu.m4v

Crested Serpent-Eagle
Crested Serpent-Eagle  Spilornis cheela



Crested Serpent-Eagle Mt Abu.m4v

Dusky Crag-Martin
Dusky Crag-Martin

Eurasian Crag-Martin
Eurasian Crag-Martin


Eurasian Coot
Eurasian Coo

Gadwall
Gadwall 

Gadwall
Gadwall

Green-winged Teal
Green-winged Teal   

Green-winged
Green-winged Teal



Indian Roller Mt Abu.m4v

Little Grebe
Little Grebe 

Little Grebe   juvenile
Little Grebe

Little Grebe
Little Grebe


Northern Pintail
Northern Pintail

Northern Pintail
Northern Pintail 

Siberian Stonechat
Siberian Stonechat 

28 Nov 2020.

Eurasian Crag-Martin
Eurasian Crag-Martin 

Long-tailed Shrike
Long-tailed Shrike

Rufous Treepie
Rufous Treepie 

Sulphur-bellied Warbler
Sulphur-bellied Warbler

29 Nov 2020.

Long-legged Buzzard
Long-legged Buzzard

Long-legged Buzzard Mt Abu 29 Nov 20.m4v


Long-tailed Shrike
Long-tailed Shrike

Long-tailed Shrike
Long-tailed Shrike

30 Nov 2020.

Common Buzzard
Common Buzzard   Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard   Buteo buteo
Common Buzzard   Buteo buteo

Hume's Warbler
Hume's Warbler   Phylloscopus humei 
Hume's Warbler
Hume's Warbler   Phylloscopus humei 


Hume's Warbler
Hume's Warbler   Phylloscopus humei 

Red-whiskered Bulbul
Red-whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus

Shikra
Shikra Accipiter badius 

Shikra Accipiter badius 



Sunday, November 29, 2020

Wild birds in [ November 2020 ] Mount Abu mountabubirds.blogspot.com

 I observed migratory and local birds in November 2020.

The raptors such as the eagles, buzzards, gyps vultures and falcons are observed throughout the year, but keen observation takes place from September to March.  My focus is on the warblers and flycatchers that visit our Hill station. I want to create a list of them for other bird enthusiasts.

Common Buzzard and Long-legged Buzzard Ariel attack
Common Buzzard and Long-legged Buzzard Ariel attack

The buteos I have photographed over the years here in Abu have left me in a quandary. Their varying plumage colouring and size make it difficult to pinpoint their species. If I have mislabeled any buzzards, please comment with your expert knowledge on the subject so I can rectify and keep the record straight will appreciate your suggestions.  

Appreciate the slide shows that I have prepared of the various raptors photographed in November 2020.


Common Buzzard  Nov2020 Mt Abu.m4v

Black Eagle
Black Eagle
I have observed this species over the years. I've also photographed them as records of their presence on Mount Abu. To see my snaps over the years CLICK Black Eagle


Black Eagle 22 Nov 20 Mt Abu.m4v

Cinereous Vulture
Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus
A lifer for me My first time observing and photographing this species here on Mount Abu.


Cinereous Vulture
Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus


Common Chiffchaff
Common Chiffchaff 

Common Chiffchaff
Common Chiffchaff


Common Tailorbird
Common Tailorbird 

Dusky Crag-Martin
Dusky Crag-Martin 

Dusky Crag-Martin
Dusky Crag-Martin

Eurasian Crag-Martin
Eurasian Crag-Martin

Eurasian Crag-Martin

Eurasian Griffon  - Juvenile
Eurasian Griffon Gyps fulvus   - Juvenile


Eurasian Griffon Gyps fulvus   - Juvenile
Eurasian Griffon  - Juvenile


Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Eurasian Sparrowhawk 

Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Eurasian Sparrowhawk 

Gray Wagtail
Gray Wagtail 


Greater Coucal
Greater Coucal 

Greenish Warbler
Greenish Warbler

Greenish Warbler
Greenish Warbler 

Greenish Warbler
Greenish Warbler 

Hume's Warbler
Hume's Warbler

Hume's Warbler
Hume's Warbler

Indian Robin
Indian Robin

Indian Silverbill
Indian Silverbill  
Indian Silverbill
Indian Silverbill 

Indian Silverbill
Indian Silverbill 

Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack
Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack

Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack
Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack

Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack
Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack

Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack
Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack


Purple Sunbird
Purple Sunbird 

Red-whiskered Bulbul
Red-whiskered Bulbul


Rufous Treepie
Rufous Treepie  

Rufous Treepie
Rufous Treepie


Shikra Mt Abu Nov 2020.m4v

Steppe Eagle
Steppe Eagle  Aquila nipalensis

Steppe Eagle  Aquila nipalensis
Steppe Eagle  Aquila nipalensis

White-eyed Buzzard
White-eyed Buzzard  Butastur teesa

White-eyed Buzzard
White-eyed Buzzard 


Yellow-throated Sparrow
Yellow-throated Sparrow   Gymnoris xanthocollis

Keep watching will be back with some more Eagles and migratory ducks shortly
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