February Birdwatching Adventure: Exploring Mount Abu in 2024.
As February comes to a close, the bird world awakens in a frenzy of activity in the peaceful highlands of Mount Abu. Nestled in Rajasthan, this serene hill station serves as a refuge for birdwatchers eager to see migrating birds return to their nesting areas.
Despite the joy of birding, amateurs know the importance of precise recording. It’s distressing to see bloated and incorrect bird lists spreading online, confusing novice and experienced birders. Some people, acting as birders, use similar strategies to entice visitors, but it helps to lower expectations.
To address this, birders must perform extensive research on recognised platforms such as eBird, confirming the accuracy of their observations and providing significant data to the scientific community. Birdwatchers can better grasp Mount Abu’s avian richness and enjoy its natural beauty by relying on reputable sources.
As winter ends, some of our favourite winter guests have already left for other regions. Despite the shift, there is still a lot to see. Crested and white-capped buntings adorn the landscape, and the duck pond becomes a centre of activity as birds feast before departing on their long journey home.
I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude as I look back on the abundance of riches that the last week of February brought. As we await spring in the first week of March, let us preserve our memories and look forward to the delights that await us in Mount Abu’s ever-changing tapestry of avian paradise.
Bird of the week
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White-capped Bunting - Emberiza stewarti winter visitor |
22 Feb 2024.
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Oriental Magpie-Robin - Copsychus saularis resident |
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Red-wattled Lapwing - Vanellus indicus |
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Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psittacula krameri |
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White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis |
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Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) |
23 Feb 2024.
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Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca
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Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca
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Common Pochard - Aythya ferina winter visitor |
24 Feb 2024.
Brown-headed Barbet - Psilopogon zeylanicus Feb 2024 Mt Abu.mp4
Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus Feb 2024 Mt Abu.mp4
25 Feb 2024.
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Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros |
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Red-whiskered Bulbul - Pycnonotus jocosus |
26 Feb 2024.
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