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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Friday, November 1, 2024

Exploring Birds in the Last Week of October Mount Abu.

Diwali Celebrations and Bird Observations

Greetings from Mount Abu! Before I dive in, let me wish you all a very Happy Diwali! May this festival bring you and your loved ones joy, prosperity, and warmth. Cheers to good health, happiness, and a bright New Year ahead!

Greetings from the Abodeof Gods Diwali Greeting

As the monsoon season wraps up, Mount Abu’s landscapes are lush and vibrant, setting a perfect backdrop for Diwali celebrations. Today, the town sparkles with lights and colourful fireworks, and soon it will hum with the energy of holidaymakers arriving in droves to celebrate in this sanctuary of natural beauty.

Bird enthusiasts have had a rewarding time in the last week of October. With clear skies and pleasant weather, I’ve focused on observing the warblers, flycatchers, and a few magnificent raptors that have arrived for their winter stay. While only a handful of ducks have settled in, we expect more to appear as water levels drop, creating ideal feeding conditions for them.

I have organized pictures taken on these productive birding outings to celebrate this joyful season. Join me in celebrating the avian wonders of Abu this October!

Bird of the Week

Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus

Alpine Swift - Apus melba

Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata

Booted Eagle - Hieraaetus pennatus

Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo

Common Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita

Common Pochard - Aythya ferina

Common Woodshrike ephrodornis pondicerianus

Dusky Crag-Martin - Ptyonoprogne concolor

Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus

Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus

Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea

Greenish Warbler - Phylloscopus trochiloides Mt Abu Oct 2024.mp4

Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei

Indian Pond-Heron - Ardeola grayii

Indian Robin - Copsychus fulicatus

Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus

Little Cormorant - Microcarbo niger

Little Swift - Apus affinis

Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach

Oriental Magpie-Robin - Copsychus saularis

Peregrine Falcon (Shaheen) Falco peregrinus

Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus

Red-breasted Flycatcher - Ficedula parva

Scaly-breasted Munia - Lonchura punctulata

Spot-breasted Fantail - Rhipidura albogularis

Siberian Stonechat - Saxicola maurus

Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis

Western House-Martin Delichon urbicum

White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis.

Yellow-throated Sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis)

Shikra - Accipiter badius

Monday, October 14, 2024

Birding in October: A Mixed Bag of Clouds and Migrants Mount Abu.

Birding in October: Migration, birds of prey, and cloudy skies.

The second week of October this year has been a bit of a letdown for me, with cloudy skies dominating most days. Despite the gloomy weather, the hills of Mount Abu are abuzz with activity, as the much-anticipated winter migrants have arrived. Among the new arrivals, the pipits, Tree Pipits, have turned up in record numbers this season, making it one of the most remarkable migrations I’ve witnessed in Abu. The winter stay has begun for warblers, wagtails, swallows, and martins as they settle in.

Raptors, too, have graced our skies, with sightings of the Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Bonelli’s Eagle, and several buzzards adding to the excitement.

I’ve selected a small collection of bird photographs captured in the second week of October. Despite a few shots not meeting the expected standards, it is important to note that it is not because of a lack of effort, but because of the challenging weather. I hope that despite this, you still find joy in this visual journey. It has been an exciting journey capturing these moments, and I hope they bring you as much joy as they brought me.

By December, the crescendo of migratory activity will reach its peak, with even more species expected to arrive. However, this natural spectacle will coincide with the influx of tourists as Diwali approaches in just 15 days. If you’re planning a birding trip to Abu during this time, I advise securing your accommodations early. The mad rush of visitors will make it impossible to enjoy a peaceful retreat amidst the hills, with the next fortnight sure to be choc-a-bloc with tourists.

Enjoy the beauty and sounds of birding in October, and maybe think about planning your next visit before the rush of the holidays!

Bird of the week.