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, July 9, 2025

Birding in June 2025

From Misty Hills to Blistering Plains.

What’s up with the weather?

After an unseasonal and rain-soaked May, June 2025 brought another surprise—an early onset of the monsoon! The first week started with extreme heat, especially impacting the Mount Abu foothills under the summer sun’s glare. The long-awaited monsoon season finally began in mid-June, transforming the landscape and invigorating bird activity.

As all birders know, come rain or shine—be it summer, winter, spring, or monsoon—our passion keeps us going. There’s no “off-season” for birding.

In early June, I birded around Mount Abu, my cherished hometown in the Aravalli Hills. The usual suspects were out, along with a few surprises brought in by the changing weather. On June 7th, I braved the intense heat of the plains and made my way down to **West Banas Dam**—a rewarding visit that, despite the soaring temperatures, yielded some exciting sightings.

A special mention goes to my niece, **Crescentia**, for her keen eye and excellent birding around the West Banas Dam. Her contributions added depth to our collective birding records for the month.

I’ve compiled a collection of bird photos and sightings from Mount Abu and the dam area, which is shown below. I hope you appreciate this brief look at June’s diverse bird life.

Stay tuned—as the monsoon deepens, I’ll be sharing more posts soon, covering the backlog of June’s birding adventures. Much more is yet to come!

Bird Of the Week

Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata

Bonelli's Eagle June 2025 Mt Abu.m4v

Indian Paradise-Flycatcher - Terpsiphone paradisi

Indian Robin - Copsychus fulicatus

Indian White-eye - Zosterops palpebrosus

Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus

Jungle Babbler - Turdoides striata

Little Cormorant - Microcarbo nige

Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus

Spot-breasted Fantail - Rhipidura albogularis

Tickell's Blue Flycatcher - Cyornis tickelliae

White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis

If you’ve enjoyed this curated glimpse into the avian wonders of Mount Abu, you’re in for another treat.

Stay tuned for my next post, where I’ll take you on a birding journey to the West Banas Dam in Sirohi, Rajasthan—a lesser-known gem teeming with bird life. From waterfowl to raptors, the diversity here is truly remarkable.

Come back tomorrow and feast your eyes on the feathered beauties of Sirohi!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

[April 2025] Birdwatching:Mount Abu.

A Change in the Skies.

My intense March birdwatching adventures in the Abu foothills concluded, and I returned home seeking relaxation. Since then, I have spent my days observing the comings and goings of our resident birds and the last winter visitors before their northward journeys. April’s bird migration always brings the excitement of spotting a new, unexpected species.

April’s first two weeks have been wonderful, with sightings of Common Rose finches, elusive Blyth’s reed warblers, and other local birds. As I document these sightings, I await the return of some of my favourite species—the radiant Indian golden oriole, the melodious Indian Blackbird, and the graceful Indian Paradise Flycatcher. These avian gems bring a splash of vibrancy to the warm days of April.

As for the weather, April’s warmth has transitioned from pleasant to near summer heat throughout the month. This hot weather hasn’t stopped me from creating a small, beloved collection of seasonal photos and recordings.

Birding in April is not just about what you see—it’s about the promise of new arrivals, the joy of surprises, and the quiet satisfaction of observing the avian world as it unfolds around you. Cheers to many future mornings spent capturing birds in flight with my camera!

Bird of the Fortnight.

Common Rosefinch - Carpodacus erythrinus passage migrant.

Common Rosefinch - Mount Abu April 2025. m4v

Common Rosefinch - Carpodacus erythrinus—picture collage.

Blyth's Reed Warbler - Acrocephalus dumetorum

Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca

Greater Coucal - Centropus sinensis

House Sparrow - Passer domesticus

Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus

Jungle Babbler - Turdoides striata

Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus

Common Tailorbird - Orthotomus sutorius

Oriental Magpie-Robin - Copsychus saularis

Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus

Shikra - Accipiter badius

White-breasted Waterhen - Amaurornis phoenicurus

Monday, August 8, 2022

Birds recorded in [ August 2022 ] mountabubirds.blogspot.com.

Birds in the first week of August 2022. Mt Abu.

We have had overcast skies and misty conditions during the first week of August. We received some heavy showers and the rain we desperately needed to raise our groundwater level.

I spotted a variety of birds in the first week of August, including Indian Yellow Tit, Pied Cuckoo, Green Avadavat, Spot-breasted Fantail, Brahminy Starling, White-breasted Waterhen, Indian Robin, Indian Silverbill, Oriental Magpie Robin, Red-vented Bulbul, and Indian Paradise Flycatcher.