Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Birding in the last week of October 2023.

 The Last Flight of October: Mount Abu Birdwatching

As October comes to an end, the bird life on Mount Abu continues to be awe-inspiring. The last week of this month was a treat for bird watchers. They beautified the days with a smooth transition to the approaching winter, providing a backdrop of pleasant weather. While I saw raptors in fewer numbers, their magnificent presence in Abu's sky throughout October remained notable. I urge you to marvel at the enthralling images I managed to acquire, highlighting the beauty of buzzards, eagles, and the exquisite Eurasian Hobby.

I observed flycatchers and warblers zipping through the air among the smaller yet amazing avian beauties. These little yet powerful fliers were engrossed in their relentless hunt for insects and worms, recuperating from their tough trip. I still need to begin my journey to explore the water habitats where various water birds, including migrating species like ducks, sandpipers, and pipits, reside. It's a project I intend to start when the Deepawali festivities are over.

I expect the rush of tourists to exceed our feathered migratory companions in Mount Abu during the next week. I'm looking forward to exploring these habitats after the celebrations, providing a glimpse into the lives of our avian guests against the stunning scenery of Mount Abu.

"Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata, rregular visitor post monsoon "
Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata

"Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata, scanning for prey two of them work as a team."
Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata

"Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata,soaring through the Abu sky."
Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata

"Eurasian Hobby - Falco subbuteo, winter visitor gracing the Abu sky."
"Eurasian Hobby - Falco subbuteo, 

""Eurasian Hobby - Falco subbuteo, winter visitor gracing the Abu sky."
"Eurasian Hobby - Falco subbuteo, winter visitor 

"Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus, winter visitor soaring through the Abu sky."
Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus

"ID not enough details to identify this eagle, google app says its the Black Eagle?"
"ID not enough details to identify this eagle, google app says it's the Black Eagle?"

"Long-legged Buzzard - Buteo rufinus, winter visitor scanning for prey below."
Long-legged Buzzard - Buteo rufinus

"Ashy Prinia - Prinia socialis, resident looking for food in the garden."
Ashy Prinia - Prinia socialis

"Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus,  rare visitor to this part of the world."
Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus

"Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus, rare more so at this time of the year,sitting on a tree."
Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus Rare,

"Barn Swallow - Hirundo rustica, winter visitor flying above radio tower Abu."
Barn Swallow - Hirundo rustica, winter visitor 

"Barn Swallow - Hirundo rustica, winter visitor flying above radio tower Abu."
Barn Swallow - Hirundo rustica, winter visitor 

"Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense ,looking for grub on date palm tree."
Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense 

"Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense , clinging to a date palm tree."
Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense 

"Brahminy Starling - Sturnia pagodarum, resident perched on a stump."
Brahminy Starling - Sturnia pagodarum

"Common Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita Mt Abu Oct 2023, collage."
Common Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita Mt Abu Oct 2023

"Common House-Martin Delichon urbicum, winter visitor."
Common House-Martin Delichon urbicum

"Common Tailorbird - Orthotomus sutorius perched on a pipe with a black background."
Common Tailorbird - Orthotomus sutorius 

"Common Tailorbird - Orthotomus sutorius  perched on a branch with a black badkground."
Common Tailorbird - Orthotomus sutorius 

"Eurasian Hoopoe - Upupa epops,not so common visitor,preening on a stump."
Eurasian Hoopoe - Upupa epops


Eurasian Hoopoe - Upupa epops Mt Abu Oct 2023.mp4


"Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea winter visitor."
Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea 

"Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides winter visitor in a babul bush."
Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides 

"Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides , perched on a babul branch."
Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides 

"Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides ready to take off."
Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides 

"Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei winter visitor perched on a branch."
Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei

"Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei winter visitor perched on a branch."
Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei


"Little Swift - Apus affinis gracing the sky above."
Little Swift - Apus affinis

"Indian Robin - Copsychus fulicatus resident common sitting on a fence."
Indian Robin - Copsychus fulicatus 

"Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach sitting on a palm tree branch."
Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach

"Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus sitting on a cable."
Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus

"Red-breasted Flycatcher - Ficedula parva , perched on a branch in the setting sun."
Red-breasted Flycatcher - Ficedula parva 


Red-breasted Flycatcher - Ficedula parva Mt Abu Oct 2023.mp4


"Red-whiskered Bulbul - Pycnonotus jocosus calling from atop a plam tree."
Red-whiskered Bulbul - Pycnonotus jocosus

"Scaly-breasted Munia - close up snap sitting on the ground."
Scaly-breasted Munia - Lonchura punctulata

"Scaly-breasted Munia - Lonchura punctulata sitting on a branch."
Scaly-breasted Munia - Lonchura punctulata

"Scaly-breasted Munia - Lonchura punctulata front shot sitting on a branch."
Scaly-breasted Munia - Lonchura punctulata

"Shikra - Accipiter badius resident flying past."
Shikra - Accipiter badius

"Spotted Dove - Streptopelia chinensis displaying mating maneuver."
Spotted Dove - Streptopelia chinensis 

"White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis diving to snag prey from the stream below."
White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis 

"Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) perched ona wire."
Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis)






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