Friday, October 27, 2023

Birding at Abu Road Sirohi Raj IN.( 23 October 2023 )

 “Birding Bliss at the Foothills of Mount Abu: A Day with the Birds of Abu Road


Nestled in the foothills of picturesque Mount Abu, my niece Crescentia paid a surprise visit after her school’s annual sports day. With excitement in her eyes, she declared her plan to take Eddie and me on an early morning birding adventure to Abu Road on October 23, 2023. We, a couple of weathered bird enthusiasts, couldn’t have been happier. Birding was a part of our DNA, and I had the privilege of bird-watching with Cres when I went to her place during the holidays.

Right on the dot of 7 a.m., Cres arrived to whisk us away. She treated us to a hearty breakfast before we went on our exploration. Our destination? The lush grove near Madhusudhan Temple I’d captured many avian wonders in this serene locale, so expectations were high. (Check out my Madhusudhan Grove photo gallery.) This time, however, it seemed like we had misjudged the timing, as bird activity was slower. Despite that, we spotted a dozen rose-ringed parakeets, a charming pair of Indian grey hornbills, some grey-headed canary flycatchers, and a noisy colony of flying foxes.

From the grove, our birding adventure led us to one dam, but it was full of water, leaving only a handful of migrant ducks for us to admire. By noon, we headed back home for a relaxing lunch. Taking advantage of the scorching midday sun, we paused to relax and rejuvenate, getting ready for more birding.

With the day beginning to cool down, I couldn’t resist the urge to explore the area. Abu Road had a wealth of avian treasures to offer, and I couldn’t let this opportunity slip through my fingers.

Now that I’m back in Abu and winter has set in, I’m excited to share my birding larks for the last few days of October. Stay tuned, as I'll take you on a journey through the captivating world of Abu's feathered residents. There’s a lot more to discover, and I can’t wait to share it with you!”


"Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus ,sitting on a fence giving a warning call."
Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus 

"Asian Koel - Abu Road 23 Oct  2023.collage."
Asian Koel - Abu Road 23 Oct  2023.

"Black-winged Kite - Elanus caeruleus,perched on a wire giving a side view pose."
Black-winged Kite - Elanus caeruleus

"Black-winged Kite - Elanus caeruleus,looking directly at the camera."
Black-winged Kite - Elanus caeruleus

"Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca,sitting on a rock in perfect light."
Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca

"Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis,calling ."
Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis

"Common Myna - Acridotheres tristis, calling from its perched position."
Common Myna - Acridotheres tristis

"Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto perched on a wire."
Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto

"Eurasian Hobby - Falco subbuteo, wonderful to see this Hobby at Abu Road flying overhead."
Eurasian Hobby - Falco subbuteo

"Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris, photographed at the Madhusudhan Grove."
Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris

"Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris, photographed at the Madhusudhan Grove."
Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris

"Indian Roller - Coracias benghalensis  common perched on a wire."
Indian Roller - Coracias benghalensis 

"Large Gray Babbler - Turdoides malcolmi  taking off."
Large Gray Babbler - Turdoides malcolmi 

"Large Gray Babbler - Turdoides malcolmi  sitting on a stump."
Large Gray Babbler - Turdoides malcolmi 

"Large Gray Babbler - Turdoides malcolmi poised to take off."
Large Gray Babbler - Turdoides malcolmi 

"Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach ,calling sitting on a wire."
Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach 

"Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach perched on a wire."
Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach 

V female perched on a wire."
Pied Bushchat Saxicola caprata

"Plain Prinia - Prinia inornata, perched on a reed grass."
Plain Prinia - Prinia inornata

"Plain Prinia - Prinia inornata , close up calling froma bush."
Plain Prinia - Prinia inornata

"Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus ,in flight."
Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus

"Spotted Owlet - Athene brama perched on a branch."
Spotted Owlet - Athene brama

"Spotted Owlet - Athene brama,front facing shot perched on a branch."
Spotted Owlet - Athene brama

"Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis sitting on Acacia tree."
Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis

"Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis, perched in a bush."
Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis



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