Birding Adventures in the third week of December at Mount Abu
Winter Wings Unveiled: Narratives of Birding in Mount Abu's December Delight
The bird residents and winter migrants take the front stage in a spectacular exhibition as December unveils its frigid curtains in the tranquil refuge of Mount Abu. Join me on an adventure during the third week of December—an episode in the aerial extravaganza that graces the sky with wonder-filled wings.
The end of the week delivered a bleak prediction, but the winter frost remained elusive, with nighttime temperatures hovering around zero. On December 15, 2023, I went to the Duck Pond with my niece, Crescentia, and trusted companion, Mohan, restless to capture the season's spirit.
The sandpipers, those striking migrants, had yet to make their appearance, and even the lively wagtails were absent. Perhaps the impending mid-January water level drop, as farmers prepare to irrigate their crops, will reveal fresh bird arrivals, giving captivating close-quarter shooting prospects.
The desire to catch these untamed treasures in their native surroundings grows as I travel the beauty of Mount Abu with my camera in hand. The feathered tapestry that emerges against Mount Abu's calm backdrop provides a visual feast for birding enthusiasts.
Join me in celebrating the avian moments I've collected, a glimpse of the exciting third week of December—an introduction to the enthralling experiences that await as winter tightens its grip on our scenic hill station. Winter wings are in full flight, and the avian extravaganza is still unfolding, promising stories etched in feathers and sky adorned with the beauty of December's bird joy.
Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros |
Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros Mt Abu Dec 2023 |
Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus |
Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus Mt Abu Dec 2023 |
Black-winged Kite - Elanus caeruleus |
Black-winged Stilt - Himantopus himantopus |
Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo |
Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo |
Common Pochard - Aythya ferina Mt Abu Dec |
Eurasian Coot - Fulica atra winter visitor. |
Eurasian Crag-Martin- Ptyonoprogne rupestris winter visitor |
Eurasian Crag-Martin- Ptyonoprogne rupestris winter visitor |
Eurasian Crag-Martin- Ptyonoprogne rupestris winter visitor |
Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus |
Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus |
Gadwall - Mareca strepera |
Gadwall - Mareca strepera |
Indian Robin - Copsychus fulicatus |
Jungle Babbler - Turdoides striata feeding sub-adult |
Little Cormorant - Microcarbo niger flying |
Little Cormorant - Microcarbo niger Mt Abu Dec |
Long-legged Buzzard - Buteo rufinus |
Long-legged Buzzard - Buteo rufinus |
Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach |
Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach |
Northern Pintail - Anas acuta |
Northern Pintail - Anas acuta |
Shikra - Accipiter badius |
Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus |
Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus |
White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis. |
Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) |
Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) |
As the holiday season approaches, I extend my warmest greetings for a wonderful and Merry Christmas to all of my fans and supporters. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!From the Abode of the Gods!Cheers.To Life Cheers!
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