MOUNT ABU BIRDS MY PERSONAL COLLECTION

As a nature lover, bird watching has always fascinated me. I’ve been taking pictures of birds since I was in school in Mount Abu, where I learned about the local birds and their nesting habits. I learned to identify birds chiefly by their calls. I’ve been taking pictures in the wild for several years."Explore the diverse bird life of Mt.Abu with my detailed blog post: See the rare species in their NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. Experience the ecosystem of this INCREDIBLE MONTAINOUS region" Welcome to Abu.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Birding in November: Post-Diwali Departure

Birding in November: Post-Diwali Delights

The second week of November brought a delightful variety of migratory birds to Mount Abu, despite the town still buzzing with Diwali holiday crowds. While the popular tourist spots remained lively, the hillside offered some rewarding birding moments for those willing to brave the rush.

Among the notable sightings this week were the Common Buzzard, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Drongos, and a charming array of warblers, pipits, and wagtails. These avian visitors added vibrant life to the cooling landscape, offering glimpses of the winter spectacle unfolding.

For birders planning a visit to Mount Abu this winter, be prepared for frosty mornings and biting cold. The temperature has been dropping, inching closer to the zero-degree mark—a hallmark of Abu’s winter charm.

As the week progressed, the festive crowds thinned out, making way for quieter trails and less congested viewpoints. However, weekends remain busy, as the hill station continues to draw its share of visitors escaping the plains.

By the end of the second week, migratory ducks became more apparent, though their numbers are still growing. It’s always a joy to witness these seasonal visitors gracing our waters, a testament to nature’s rhythms in the face of changing climates.

I’ve curated select bird photographs captured during this period to showcase the beauty of November birding in Mount Abu. Stay tuned as we delve into the birding highlights of the third week of November!

Bird of the week

Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo

Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus

Ashy Prinia - Prinia socialis

Brahminy Starling - Sturnia pagodarum

Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca

Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo

Common Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita

Common Tailorbird - Orthotomus sutorius

Eurasian Crag-Martin - Ptyonoprogne rupestris

Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus

Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea

Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides

Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei

Indian Pond-Heron - Ardeola grayii

Indian Robin - Copsychus fulicatus

Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach

Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus

Rufous Treepie - Dendrocitta vagabunda

Western House-Martin Delichon urbicum

White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis

Friday, November 18, 2022

Birding in November 2022 Mount Abu.mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Recording the Migratory birds in the First week of November 2022.

The first week of November has flown by. There were thousands of tourists here for Diwali in October. The viral infection in our Abode had infected me, so I did not venture out. With joint pains and a sore throat with a persistent cough, it was a trying time. I birded around my area for short periods of time. The Eurasian Sparrow-hawk, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Eurasian Crag-Martin, Greenish Warbler, Hume's Warbler, Common Buzzard, and Gray Wagtail can all be seen among the winter visitors and migrant birds.

Despite snapping and recording a few raptors, their numbers seem low. Here is a compilation of my observations. Mount Abu's birds will delight you.

1 Nov 2022.

Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus: Winter visitor. I have observed this species over the years and have seen that they are not as common as the other migratory birds.

Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus

Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense Resident

House Sparrow - Passer domesticus

2 Nov 2022.

Eurasian Crag-Martin - Ptyonoprogne rupestris “Not uncommon” in the winter

Eurasian Crag-Martin - Ptyonoprogne rupestris

Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides

Common winter/passage migrant. Arrives as early as the first week of August.

Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides

White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis

Yellow-throated Sparrow - Gymnoris xanthocollis

Yellow-throated Sparrow Resident. Not uncommon. In November numbers increased. Breeds in April / May. Butler (1875) found it “very abundant at Mount Aboo” and breeding in April.

3 Nov 2022.