Explore the Avian Wonders of Mount Abu: A March to Remember.
As the third week of March begins, Mount Abu welcomes a wonderful weather phenomenon in which gloomy sky and chilly temperatures defy conventional March predictions. This unusual weather creates a wonderful encounter, as nature lovers and birdwatchers come to this charming refuge in the Aravalli Range.
With summer, Mount Abu transforms into a shelter for diverse bird species seeking refuge in its lush surroundings. Against this magnificent setting, the resident birds display their mating plumage, creating a dazzling tapestry of colours that captivates those who see it.
For keen birdwatchers like myself, the third week of March is significant, as it marks the yearly celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at the Abu duck pond. Amidst the peaceful waters, nature treats us to a display of its greatest creations, as the last of the migratory ducks bid farewell before embarking on their journey homeward. Among the various species adorning the pond are the exquisite Green-winged Teal, the brilliant Common Pochard, and the graceful Northern Pintails, joined by the bustling activity of coots, Moorhens, Black-winged Stilts, and Red-wattled Lapwings around the banks.
Recording these fleeting moments with our cameras, Mohan and I have the privilege of witnessing the majestic flight of the Crested Serpent Eagle and the dignified presence of the Common Buzzard, as we capture the beauty and elegance of these beautiful creatures in each photo.
Meanwhile, amid the hustle and bustle of nesting season, the air is alive with the musical sounds of birds engaged in mating rituals, nest building, and the never-ending chore of feeding their offspring. Despite the beauty, predators such as the nimble Shikra, the fearsome Great Coucal, and the opportunistic Large-billed crows remain a constant menace, reminding us of the fragile balance of life in the wilderness.
As I close this piece, I wish everyone an overdue Happy Holi and a joyful anticipation of the Easter celebrations. May this season of regeneration and rebirth bring you joy and make your weekends full of wonder. Until the next time, good birding, and may the beauties of nature continue to inspire us.
Bird of the week
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Jungle Bush-Quail - Perdicula asiatica resident uncommon/ rare |
15 March 2024.
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Ashy Prinia - Prinia socialis |
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Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros will be gone in a day or so. |
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Eurasian Hoopoe - Upupa epops uncommon rare |
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Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus |
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Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus |
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Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus male in breeding plumage |
16 March 2024.
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Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros winter visitor |
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Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea |
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Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus March 2024 Mt Abu |
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Lesser Whitethroat - Sylvia curruca |
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Red-vented Bulbul - Pycnonotus cafer resident |
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Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) |
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Indian Pond-Heron - Ardeola grayii |
17 March 2024.
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Black-winged Stilt - Himantopus himantopus |
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Black-winged Stilt - Himantopus himantopus
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Common Buzzard March 2024 Mt Abu..m4v
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Common Tailorbird - Orthotomus sutorius |
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Crested Serpent-Eagle - Spilornis cheela |
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Eurasian Coot - Fulica atra |
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Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus adult |
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Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus |
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Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus juvenile |
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Green Sandpiper - Tringa ochropus |
18 March 2024.
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Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca |
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Common Rosefinch - Carpodacus erythrinus female |
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House Sparrow - Passer domesticus female |
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Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus |
Jungle Bush-Quail March 2024 Mt Abu.m4v
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Large-billed Crow - Corvus macrorhynchos |
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Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus. male |
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Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psittacula krameri |
19 March 2024
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Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata |
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Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata |
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Common Rosefinch - Carpodacus erythrinus male |
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Oriental Magpie-Robin - Copsychus saularis. |
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Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus |
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Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psittacula krameri |
20 March 2024.
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Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca |
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Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea |
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House Sparrow - Passer domesticus male |
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Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus |
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Red-whiskered Bulbul - Pycnonotus jocosus |
21 March 2024.
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Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus male preening |
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Spot-breasted Fantail - Rhipidura albogularis |
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