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.

Northern Pintail - Anas acuta

Northern Pintail - Anas acuta Jan 2025 Mt Abu.mp4

Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus

A mixed bag of migratory ducks Achalgarh Road Duck Pond

Common Pochard - Aythya ferina

Common Sandpiper - Actitis hypoleucos

Eurasian Coot - Fulica atra

Eurasian Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus

Eurasian Moorhen - Gallinula chloropus

Ferruginous Duck - Aythya nyroca

Gadwall - Mareca strepera

Gray Wagtail - Motacilla cinerea

Little Cormorant - Microcarbo niger

Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach

Oriental Turtle-Dove - Streptopelia orientalis

Tufted Duck - Aythya fuligula

Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca

Short-toed Snake-Eagle - Circaetus gallicus

Siberian Stonechat - Saxicola maurus

Sulphur-bellied Warbler - Phylloscopus griseolus

Tree Pipit - Anthus trivialis

4 Jan 2025.

Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei

Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotu

Long-tailed Shrike - Lanius schach

5 Jan 2025.

Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo

Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisu

Greater Coucal - Centropus sinensis

8 Jan2025

Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus winter visitor

Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo winter visitor

Dusky Crag-Martin - Ptyonoprogne concolor resident

Jungle Babbler - Turdoides striata resident

Oriental Honey-buzzard - Pernis ptilorhynchus resident

Birds of Mount Abu in the second week of February 2023.

February is an excellent time for birdwatching, and it's great to witness the variety of birds in one's area during this time. Some of the common birds observed during this time of the year are a variety of birds in their mating plumage. Sunbirds, robins, Sparrows, Herons etc I've put together a collection of birds photographed between 9 Feb to 14 Feb.