Abu Road and Environs
Early morning preparations set the tone for an exciting day as we embarked on a birding adventure to the Banas Dam. Our ambitious goal was to explore the Dhanari area extensively. But before diving into our primary destination, let me share some wonderful sightings that made the start of our journey delightful.
The day began on a high note with the Purple-rumped Sunbird, Coppersmith Barbet, and Yellow-throated Sparrow gracing our lenses. These vibrant species added a splash of beauty to the crisp morning air.
On our way to Banas Dam, we took a detour to a lesser-known area called Patumburi. This charming spot turned out to be a treasure trove of avian activity. Here, we captured several fascinating species, including:
Pied Kingfisher
Common Sandpiper
Great Cormorant
Little Egret
Great Egret
Purple Heron
Shikra
Following a rewarding birdwatching experience near Patumburi, we continued our trip towards the Banas Dam. The landscape here brought back memories of my trips to Kheda in Gujarat. The wetlands by the dam provided a superb haven for wintering birds, including many migratory ducks and waders. With Bird, life teemed in the picturesque setting created by the receding dam waters.
Having visited this location before, we wasted no time in setting up our gear and capturing the magnificent migratory birds in their natural habitat. The result was a fantastic collection of photographs that showcase the rich diversity of avian species in this region.
Special thanks to Cres, whose dedication and skill contributed to this collection. Our friend Mohan also came on this wonderful trip with us. Our efforts aim to celebrate and share the avian wonders of Dhanari with fellow birding enthusiasts.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore this remarkable area. Your encouragement means the world to us, so don’t forget to give us a thumbs-up!
Bird of the Day.
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| Coppersmith Barbet - Psilopogon haemacephalus |
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| Purple-rumped Sunbird - Leptocoma zeylonica |
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| Purple-rumped Sunbird - Leptocoma zeylonica.Record observation for Sirohi. |
RECORDS OF PURPLE-RUMPED SUNBIRD NECTARINIA ZEYLONICA IN Sirohi, Rajasthan, India.
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| Coppersmith Barbet - Psilopogon haemacephalus |
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| Coppersmith Barbet - Psilopogon haemacephalus |
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| Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis |
%200F4A6323.jpg "Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis)") |
| Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) Birds photographed in Patumburi. |
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| Black-winged Kite - Elanus caeruleus |
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| Common Sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos |
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| Common Sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos |
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| Great Cormorant - Phalacrocorax |
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| Great Egret - Ardea alba |
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| Little Egret - Egretta garzetta |
Pied Kingfisher - Ceryle rudis121 13 Feb .mp4
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| Purple Heron - Ardea purpurea |
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| Shikra - Accipiter badius |
Welcome to the avian wonders of Dhanari, Banas Dam.
BIRD OF THE DAY.
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| Spotted Crake - Porzana porzana. FIRST RECORD FOR Sirohi |
RECORDS OF Spotted Crake - Porzana porzana. FIRST RECORD FOR SIROHI IN SIROHI, Rajasthan, India; A "LIFER" FOR ME.
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| Black Drongo - Dicrurus macrocercus |
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| Bluethroat - Luscinia svecica |
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| Citrine Wagtail - Motacilla citreola |
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| Citrine Wagtail - Motacilla citreola |
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| Common Kingfisher - Alcedo atthis |
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| Common Kingfisher - Alcedo atthis |
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| Common Sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos |
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| Common Sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos |
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| Common Sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos |
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| Crested Lark - Galerida cristata |
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| Crested Lark - Galerida cristata 13 Feb 2025 Banas Dam |
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| Eurasian Wryneck - Jynx torquilla |
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| Eurasian Wryneck - Jynx torquilla |
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| Glossy Ibis - Plegadis falcinellus |
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| Gray Heron - Ardea cinerea |
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| Gray-headed Swamphen - Porphyrio poliocephalus |
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| Great Egret - Ardea alba |
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| Great White Pelican - Pelecanus onocrotalus |
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| Green Sandpiper - Tringa ochropus |
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| Indian Pied Starling - Gracupica contra |
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| Indian Silverbill - Euodice malabarica |
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| Indian Silverbill - Euodice malabarica |
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| Indian Spot-billed Duck - Anas poecilorhyncha |
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| Indian Thick-knee - Burhinus indicus |
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| Large Grey Babbler- Argya malcolmi |
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| Lesser Whitethroat - Sylvia curruca 0 |
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| Little Cormorant - Microcarbo nige |
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| Little Cormorant - Microcarbo nige |
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| Pied Bushchat - Saxicola caprata |
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| Pied Bushchat - Saxicola caprata |
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| Pied Bushchat - Saxicola caprata |
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| Pied Kingfisher - Ceryle rudis |
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| Plum-headed Parakeet - Psittacula cyanocephala |
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| Plum-headed Parakeet - Psittacula cyanocephala |
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| Purple Heron - Ardea purpurea |
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| Red-naped Ibis - Pseudibis papillosa |
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| Ruddy Shelduck -Tadorna ferruginea |
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| Ruddy Shelduck -Tadorna ferruginea |
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| Ruddy Shelduck -Tadorna ferruginea |
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| Siberian Stonechat - Saxicola maurus |
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| Spotted Crake - Porzana porzana |
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| Spotted Crake - Porzana porzana |
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| Sykes's Warbler - Iduna rama |
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| Western Marsh Harrier - Circus aeruginosus |
Western Marsh Harrier 13 FEB 2025 BANAS DAN.m4v
Click tp see this majestic raptor.
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| White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis. |
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| Woolly-necked Stork - Ciconia episcopus |
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore this remarkable area.
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