Showing posts with label #Birding in March. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Birding in March. Show all posts

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Birding in March 2025: Mount Abu.

 Happy Easter, folks, and happy birdwatching!


I’m back to recount a truly memorable birding adventure. On March 20th, 2025, I began the day with a quiet birdwatching session around the house. Later, Cres and I ventured to our favourite birding spot: the Duck Pond. The scene was quieter than normal, but we weren’t disappointed. The sight of three isolated ducks on the pond centred served as a reminder of the migratory birds’ return.

From there, we widened our exploration and headed towards Oria. The most memorable moment of Cres’s day was a unique and amazing event during her birdwatching. She witnessed and photographed the enchanting mating rituals of the Green Avadavat, also known as the Green Munia. It was a spellbinding moment, one that left her overwhelmed. Watching these elusive birds engage in such an intimate and rare display was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Later that evening, we drove down to Cres’s home in Abu Road to prepare for the next leg of our journey. With an early start planned for the following day, we were eager to explore the wonders of Banas Dam.

As a special Easter treat, I’ve included photographs we captured during this incredible day. I hope you enjoy the collection!

To wrap up, here’s a festive message from the Abu Mascot—the Green Munias themselves—wishing all of you a Happy Easter! Fill your day with joy, and may your adventures be as rewarding as ours. Stay tuned for updates from our Banas trip, coming soon!

Bird of the Day
Green Avadavat - Sporaeginthus formosus


Green Avadavat March 2025 MOUNT ABU..m4v
This is a lovely sequence, try not to skip it. 
Cres is the upcoming birder of Mount Abu and Abu Road.

Black Redstart - Phoenicurus ochruros

Common Rosefinch - Carpodacus erythrinus

Common Rosefinch - Carpodacus erythrinus

Common Rosefinch - Carpodacus erythrinus

Coppersmith Barbet - Psilopogon haemacephalus

Three winter visitors, three species, ready to bid Adios


Gadwall - Mareca strepera, bidding farewell.

Green Sandpiper - Tringa ochropus

Indian White-eye - Zosterops palpebrosus

Indian White-eye - Zosterops palpebrosus

Little Cormorant - Microcarbo nige

Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus

Red-vented Bulbul - Pycnonotus cafer

Red-vented Bulbul - Pycnonotus cafer

Red-vented Bulbul - Pycnonotus cafer

Sulphur-bellied Warbler - Phylloscopus griseolus

Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis 



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Sunday, March 31, 2024

Birding in March 2024. Mount Abu.

 Birding Highlights from the Last Week of March.

As March comes to a close, heralding spring, my excitement for the avian guests to grace my neighbourhood reaches a height. The last week of March was a mix of excitement and disappointment. While the bird activity wasn’t as lively as I had expected, the slow transition to summer brought about moments of tranquillity and allure.

The weather, albeit overcast, provided a pleasant backdrop to my birdwatching adventures. The nights were like a warm blanket, providing a soothing respite from the day’s activities.

Reflecting on the last week, I look forward to the upcoming Easter celebrations, hoping to spend more time with my avian friends. With fresh hope and a sense of amazement, I bid farewell to March, looking forward to the adventures that April has in store.

Until then, goodbye, my feathery friends, and may the spirit of Easter bring you an abundance of joy and discovery amidst nature’s beauty.

Bird of the week

"Laughing Dove - Streptopelia senegalensis, apair in an embracing dispaly of of courtship."
Laughing Dove - Streptopelia senegalensis courtship display 

22 March 2024.

"A Gray Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) perched on a cable overlooking a flowing stream, showcasing its distinctive gray plumage and elegant posture."
Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea winter visitor

"Indian Robin (Copsychus fulicatus), a small passerine bird. The male displays striking black and white plumage with a distinctive red vent. Perched on a low branch, the bird exhibits characteristic tail-cocking behavior."
Indian Robin - Copsychus fulicatus resident

"Indian Yellow Tit (Machlolophus aplonotus) is a tiny but colourful songbird. Bright yellow plumage with contrasting black markings distinguishes this species. Perched atop a brach, displaying its bright plumage and energetic personality."
Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotu resident

"Laughing Dove - Streptopelia senegalensisSmall,Small, comparable in size to the European Turtle-Dove. The tail is notably long, with white edges and a grey centre, yet it is completely white below. Its body is in pastel brown and pink, with a dotted black collar. It is also known as the Little Brown Dove or Mourning DoveTaking of from a cable above."
Laughing Dove - Streptopelia senegalensis

"A Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) perched on a branch with prey, its distinctive black mask and hooked bill contrasting against the pale background. The bird's long tail and upright posture are characteristic as it looks around."
Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach 

"Rose-colored The parakeet, or Psittacula krameri. Brightly coloured parakeet with a long, thin tail and a bright red bill.Perched on a cable."
Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psittacula Kramer resident common

"Shikra - Accipiter badiusThe shikra is a small raptor, this species has short rounded wings and a narrow and somewhat long tail. Adults are whitish on the underside with fine rufous bars while the upperparts are grey. The lower belly is less barred and the thighs are whitish. Males have a red iris while the females have a less red (yellowish orange) iris.Perched on a tower."
Shikra - Accipiter badius

"Sykes's Warbler - Iduna rama, perched on a branch."
Sykes's Warbler - Iduna rama

23 March 2024.

"Brown Rock Chat (Oenanthe fusca) perched on an electric cable. Small, brown bird with a pale throat and distinctive markings on its wings dressed in its mating plumage."
Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca

"Shikra: Accipiter badius.The shikra is a tiny raptor with short rounded wings and a slender, fairly long tail, flying above scanning for perey."
Shikra - Accipiter badius 

"Spot-breasted Fantail - Rhipidura albogularis, perched on a wine with nesting material in its beak."
Spot-breasted Fantail - Rhipidura albogularis

"Spotted Dove - Streptopelia chinensis , perched on the garden floor."
Spotted Dove - Streptopelia chinensis  resident

24 March 2024.

"Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psittacula krameri, walking along a steel cable."
Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psittacula krameri

25 March 2024.

"House Sparrow - Passer domesticus perched on a cable with nesting material in its beak."
House Sparrow - Passer domesticus   female

"Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus perched on the garden floor looking into the camera lens."
Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus  

"Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach perched on a bamboo shoot scanning the surroundings."
Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach 

"Oriental Magpie-Robin - Copsychus saularis. female sitton on the garden floor looking arouns."
Oriental Magpie-Robin - Copsychus saularis.

"A tiny and agile passerine bird, the Spot-breasted Fantail (Rhipidura albogularis). The plumage is distinctively black and white, with a large patch on the breast. Perched on a water pipe."
Spot-breasted Fantail - Rhipidura albogularis.

26 March 2024.

"Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus)This bird is small, with golden olive upper body, a white eye ring, a yellow throat, and a vent. The belly is yellowish grey.Perched on an Amaltash tree branch."
Indian White-eye - Zosterops palpebrosus

“This is a small species the Lesser Whitethroat - Sylvia curruca,with a grey back, whitish underparts, a grey head with a darker "bandit mask" through the eyes and a white throat.A common winter migrant.Perched on a thick branch.”
Lesser Whitethroat - Sylvia curruca

"Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus, demale perched on a branch with prey in its beak."
Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus

27 March 2024.

"A Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) perches on a cable above a running stream,scratchin itself and displaying its unique grey plumage and graceful posture."
Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea

"Indian Silverbill - Euodice malabarica, resident a pair perched on a cable above."
Indian Silverbill - Euodice malabarica

"Lesser Whitethroat - Sylvia curruca winter visitor perched on a leafless branch late evening."
Lesser Whitethroat - Sylvia curruca winter visitor

"Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus flying above in the evening sky."
Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus 

"Red-vented Bulbul - Pycnonotus cafer, common resident displaying courtship behaviour."
Red-vented Bulbul - Pycnonotus cafer 

"Red-whiskered Bulbul - Pycnonotus jocosus, perched on the garden floor searching fot tit-bits."
Red-whiskered Bulbul - Pycnonotus jocosus

"Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psittacula krameri, perched on a Jacaranda tree chewing on the new shoots."
Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psittacula krameri 

"Shikra - Accipiter badius, soaring through the sky above."
Shikra - Accipiter badius

"A lively Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis) perched on a branch, displaying its back and complex plumage patterns."
Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis)

28 March 2024.

"Laughing Dove - Streptopelia senegalensis, resident courtship display."
Laughing Dove - Streptopelia senegalensis

Laughing Dove  Courtship Display Mt Abu March 2024.m4v

"Shikra - Accipiter badius ,resident doaring through the sky."
Shikra - Accipiter badius  

29 March 2024.

Shikra - Accipiter badius  

30 March 2024.
"Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense. searching for grub on date palm tree."
Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense

"Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense. searching for grub on date palm tree."
Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense

"Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense, potrait shot on date palm tree."
Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense

"Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca, taking off from a perched position."
Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca

"GREETINGS FROM THE ABODE OF GODS". Happy Easter.


Cheers To Life 👍👍👍👍👍
31 March 2024.

"Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense resident displying its barred wings og black and white and lowere feathers of yellow."
Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense

"Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense, perched on a date palm tree."
Black-rumped Flameback - Dinopium benghalense

"Brahminy Starling - Sturnia pagodarum, perched on a cable calling to its mate."
Brahminy Starling - Sturnia pagodarum

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