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

Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus
A lifer for me My first time observing and photographing this species here on Mount Abu.

Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus

Common Chiffchaff

Common Tailorbird

Dusky Crag-Martin

Eurasian Crag-Martin

Eurasian Griffon Gyps fulvus - Juvenile

Eurasian Griffon - Juvenile

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Gray Wagtail

Greater Coucal

Greenish Warbler

Hume's Warbler

Indian Robin

Indian Silverbill

Long-legged Buzzard and Common Buzzard Ariel attack

Purple Sunbird

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Rufous Treepie

Shikra Mt Abu Nov 2020.m4v

Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis

White-eyed Buzzard Butastur teesa

White-eyed Buzzard

Yellow-throated Sparrow Gymnoris xanthocollis

Keep watching will be back with some more Eagles and migratory ducks shortly.

Birding In March Mount Abu

Mount Abu is no longer a birdwatcher's paradise, nor a sanctuary to spot wild animals. The sanctuary is well preserved but probably lacks adequate food and water for both birds and animals. This sanctuary has very limited animals and birds and for this reason; it is not a favoured hot spot for wildlife enthusiasts and avid birders.

This year my birding streak in the month of March has been an extremely happy one. I could bag a few species that were probably not photographed before. I spotted a few lifers, including the Little Ringed plover, Black Eagle, Common Snipe, Eurasian Craig Martin, Pallid Harrier, and spot-billed duck. I've observed the return of the Vultures which once soared in the skies in large numbers. Appreciate the collection I've drawn up.

11 March 2019.

Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos

Common Teal - Anas crecca - Female

Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla

Gadwall Anas strepera

Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus

Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius

A Possible passing migrant, an unusual sighting for this part of India Vagrant. The first for Mount Abu and a lifer for me.

A LIFER for me, probably a record shot for MOUNT ABU. An unusual sighting for this part of the world. A passage migrant/ Vagrant

Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius

Short-toed snake eagle - Circaetus gallicus

Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula - Male

Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula

Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula - Female

Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula - Male

Wood sandpiper - Tringa glareola

13 March 2019.

Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros - Female

( Winter visitor )

Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciata fasciata

( Winter visitor )

Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciata fasciata

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus

Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis

House sparrow - Passer domesticus - Male

Lesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca

14 March 2019.

Common Tailorbird - Orthotomus sutorius

Indian Robin - Saxicoloides fulicatus - Female

Long-Tailed Shrike - Lanius schach

Shaheen Falcon - Falco peregrinus peregrinator

15 March 2019

Black stork - Ciconia nigra

The Black stork is a rare Winter visitor to Mount Abu. It's only these last few years that I saw their number go up . I have observed them at quite a few places here in Abu . I have seen 6 birds flying in circles, a welcoming sight.