Raptors, Warblers, and an Unexpected Lifer.

The unseasonal spell of rain that swept across Mount Abu in the last days of October lingered well into the first week of November. Overcast skies hung low, and each morning carried a faint threat of more rain. But in those brief windows when the weather cleared, I made the most of every opportunity to step out and observe .

As the nights grew cooler and the days turned pleasant, our and arrived in full swing. November has always been a rewarding month for in Mount Abu, but this week felt especially vibrant.

I’ve put together a small collection of the birds I spotted and photographed during this period—and what a satisfying week it turned out to be. The biggest highlight was a : the , a brand-new addition to my Mount Abu checklist and a thrilling encounter I hadn’t expected.

Alongside this special sighting came a steady parade of raptors—

, and

—each offering memorable moments in the field.

The skies and forest were alive with a mix of winter and passage migrants: , , , , and the ever-charming . Two more delightful additions to the week’s list were the elegant and the .

November 2025 reminded me once again why Mount Abu remains such a rewarding birding destination—even when the weather plays its own games.

My next blog will feature the birds of , so keep coming back for more avian beauties from our corner of the .

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