I observed migratory raptors, ducks, and warblers in December 2020.

Four days to Christmas. This past week, Abu has seen frost almost every day. Night temperatures are chilly and the day by the afternoon is not so bad. As usual, I have fallen back on posts, anyway now that I have the freedom I'll be posting most days keep in touch and appreciate my collection of Mount Abu birds. I've bagged a lifer for this area, it's the COMMON HOUSE MARTIN.
I've seen and taken pictures of various bird species like the Black Eagle, Common Buzzard, Long Legged Buzzard, Eurasian Sparrow-hawk, Eurasian Crag-Martin, Hume's Warbler, Greenish Warbler, and Taiga Flycatcher..

16 Dec 2020.

Crested Serpent-Eagle Spilornis cheela

Crested Serpent-Eagle 16 Dec 20 Mount Abu slideshow

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard 16 Dec 20 Mount Abu slideshow

Dusky Crag-Martin Ptyonoprogne concolor

Dusky Crag-Martin Ptyonoprogne concolor

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus

Gray Wagtail Motacilla cinerea

Gray Wagtail Motacilla cinerea

Common House Martin Delichon urbicum is a lifer for me. This is the first reported record of this species in this area. The small flock that are present here are probably Passage Migrants.
Common House Martin Delichon urbicum

Common House Martin Delichon urbicum

Common House Martin Delichon urbicum

Common House Martin Delichon urbicum

Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis

Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus

White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis

Yellow-throated Sparrow Gymnoris xanthocollis

17 Dec 2020

Black Eagle Ictinaetus malaiensis

Black Eagle Ictinaetus malaiensis

Black Eagle Ictinaetus malaiensis

Black Eagle 17 Dec 20 Mount Abu slideshow
Dusky Crag-Martin Ptyonoprogne concolor

18 Dec 2020.

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda

Shikra Accipiter badius

19 Dec 2020.

Eurasian Crag-Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris

White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis- regurgitating

White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis

20 Dec 2020.
Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Dusky Crag-Martin Ptyonoprogne concolor

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus

Hume's Warbler Phylloscopus humei

"Taiga Flycatcher, winter visitor not commonly seen.
The Taiga Flycatcher is a small migratory bird found in northern Asia's taiga and boreal woods, such as Siberia. Some Taiga Flycatchers move south during the winter months to spend the season in warmer climates.

Taiga Flycatcher Ficedula albicilla

I observed migratory and local birds in November 2020.

The raptors such as the eagles, buzzards, gyps vultures and falcons are observed throughout the year, but keen observation takes place from September to March. My focus is on the warblers and flycatchers that visit our Hill station. I want to create a list of them for other bird enthusiasts.

Common Buzzard and Long-legged Buzzard Ariel attack

The buteos I have photographed over the years here in Abu have left me in a quandary. Their varying plumage colouring and size make it difficult to pinpoint their species. If I have mislabeled any buzzards, please comment with your expert knowledge on the subject so I can rectify and keep the record straight will appreciate your suggestions.

Appreciate the slide shows that I have prepared of the various raptors photographed in November 2020.

Common Buzzard Nov2020 Mt Abu.m4v

Black Eagle
I have observed this species over the years. I've also photographed them as records of their presence on Mount Abu. To see my snaps over the years CLICK Black Eagle

Black Eagle 22 Nov 20 Mt Abu.m4v