Join me on my January birding exploits.
The third week of January 2025 has flown by, leaving behind a treasure trove of delightful memories for us Abuites. The weather has been a gift, with warm days and just the right touch of sunshine, while the nights have danced between a crisp 0 to 10 degrees Celsius. Perfect conditions for birdwatching, wouldn’t you agree?
As part of my daily birding stints, I explored our local water bodies to catch glimpses of Mount Abu’s feathered winter visitors. Among the week’s stars were the Black Redstart, White-capped Bunting, Common Buzzard, Green-winged Teal, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, and various pipits. However, the buntings, including the elusive Crested Bunting, remain on my wishlist. Perhaps the upcoming weeks will bring better luck!
I'd love to hear your thoughts if you plan your birding adventures in Mount Abu. What would make your experience even more memorable? Share your comments and suggestions on enhancing the joy of birdwatching here in our serene paradise.
Meanwhile, my birding escapades from the second week of January hang in suspense. A hard disk crash has left my precious birding data from the foothills of Mount Abu in limbo. I’ve sent it to an expert for recovery and await the verdict. If the expert retrieves the data, I promise to share a spectacular collection of photographs showcasing the avian wonders from the foothills of Abu. Fingers crossed!
Happy birdwatching, and may the wings of discovery lead you to extraordinary sights in Mount Abu’s natural haven!
Bird of the week.
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| Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo winter visitor |
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| Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus |
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| Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros |
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Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros
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| Black-winged Kite - Elanus caeruleus |
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| Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca |
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| Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo |
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| Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo |
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| Common Pochard - Aythya ferina |
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| Common Pochard - Aythya ferina |
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| Dusky Crag-Martin - Ptyonoprogne concolor |
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| Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus |
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| Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus |
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| Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus |
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| Gadwall - Mareca strepera |
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| Gadwall - Mareca strepera |
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| Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea |
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| Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea |
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| Green-winged Teal - Anas crecca |
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| Green-winged Teal - Anas crecca |
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| Indian Scimitar-Babbler - Pomatorhinus horsfieldii |
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| Indian Peafowl - Pavo cristatus 0F |
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| Northern Pintail - Anas acuta |
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| Oriental Magpie-Robin - Copsychus saulari |
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| Rufous Treepie - Dendrocitta vagabunda |
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| Siberian Stonechat - Saxicola maurus |
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| Tree Pipit - Anthus trivia |
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| Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula |
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| White-capped Bunting - Emberiza stewarti |
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White-capped Bunting - Emberiza stewarti
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| Indian White-eye - Zosterops palpebrosus. |
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| Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) |
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| Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) |
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%200F4A3339.jpg "Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis)")
