Join me on my January birding exploits. Continued
Join me on my January birding exploits as we uncover the hidden gems of Mount Abu’s vibrant bird life.
The Duck Pond: A Beloved Haunt
As promised, let me take you to a cherished spot – a unique water body I call “The Duck Pond.” This tranquil haven has been a focal point of my birding adventures for years. I’ve noticed with regret a decrease in migratory birds at this peaceful spot, emphasizing the urgent need to conserve these areas.
Celebrating Winter Migrants
Despite difficulties, the duck pond continues to attract a range of winter migratory birds, enriching the scenery. I invite you to enjoy the photographs I’ve curated. These images showcase the resilience and beauty of the birds who visit our cherished Duck Pond.
Here’s to appreciating and protecting the wonders of nature, one bird at a time!
3 Jan 20258.
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| Northern Pintail - Anas acuta |
Northern Pintail - Anas acuta Jan 2025 Mt Abu.mp4
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| Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus |
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| A mixed bag of migratory ducks Achalgarh Road Duck Pond |
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| Common Pochard - Aythya ferina |
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| Common Sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos |
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| Eurasian Coot - Fulica atra |
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| Eurasian Coot - Fulica atra |
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| Eurasian Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus |
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| Eurasian Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus |
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| Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus |
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| Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus |
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| Ferruginous Duck - Aythya nyroca |
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| Ferruginous Duck - Aythya nyroca |
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| Gadwall - Mareca strepera |
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| Gadwall - Mareca strepera |
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| Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea |
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| Little Cormorant - Microcarbo niger |
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| Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach |
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| Oriental Turtle-Dove - Streptopelia orientalis |
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| Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula |
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| Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula |
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| Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca |
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| Short-toed Snake-Eagle - Circaetus gallicus |
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| Siberian Stonechat - Saxicola maurus |
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| Sulphur-bellied Warbler - Phylloscopus griseolus |
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| Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis |
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| Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis |
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| Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis |
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| Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei |
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| Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotu |
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| Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotu |
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| Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach |
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| Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo |
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| Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisu |
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| Greater Coucal - Centropus sinensis |
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| Greater Coucal - Centropus sinensis |
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| Greater Coucal - Centropus sinensis |
8 Jan2025
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| Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus winter visitor |
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| Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus winter visitor |
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| Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo winter visitor |
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| Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo winter visitor |
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| Dusky Crag-Martin - Ptyonoprogne concolor resident |
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| Jungle Babbler - Turdoides striata resident |
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| Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus resident |
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| Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus resident |
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| Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus resident |
%20Falco%20peregrinus%20%200F4A7792.jpg "Peregrine Falcon (Shaheen) Falco peregrinus")
%20Falco%20peregrinus.jpg "Peregrine Falcon (Shaheen) Falco peregrinus")
