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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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Birds of Mount Abu Birds in June 2019 mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Birding in June 2019. Mount Abu.

28 June 2019.

Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus

Red-rumped Swallow - Cecropis daurica

Red-wattled Lapwing. This year, I recorded two batches of Red-wattled Lapwing episodes. The first attempt to raise a brood ended in failure. Click the link to see the coverage.

Red-wattled Lapwing is NO match for the Daman Snake.

The second brood raised by the birds, against all odds, was an exceptional feat to witness. Today, 28 June 2019, I witnessed the three chicks making their maiden flight. I photographed their maiden flight one after another. All three birds achieved adulthood.

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus - a juvenile attempt at maiden flight

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus - juvenile

30 June 2019.

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus indicus - Subadult

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Photo Galleries Birds around the house 30 April 2014. mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Birding in April 2014.

This year the beginning of April, was a veritable paradise, with pleasant days and cool nights. The fag end of April well we Abuites are surprised that there are such a swift and drastic change in the climate. The days have turned hot with the temperature hovering close to 40C, even the night has turned warm and fans and coolers have to turn on.
I have managed a small collection of birds for the month of April. Hope you enjoy them. Happy Viewing.

The Coppersmith Barbet, crimson-crowned and emerald green to see, with bright eyes and a robust beak, and a cry that resonates across the forest."

Coppersmith Barbet Megalaima haemacephala

"The Greater Coucal is a large bird species of the cuckoo family, found in South and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Crow Pheasant."

Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis parroti

House Sparrow juvelline

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus - Male feeding chick

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus - Male

Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicatus cambaiensis

Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis cambayensis - In flight

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus - Late evening flight

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus calidus - Adult with prey late evening

Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus asiaticus Male

Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus asiaticus_ Female

Red-rumped Swallow Hirundo daurica - In flight

Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer bengalensis - In flight

Rock Pigeon in flight

Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri borealis - Courtship feeding

Shikra Accipiter badius - Adult in flight from

Friday, March 21, 2014

Photo Galleries Birds. Birds in flight mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Birds in flight Mount Abu

I am fascinated when I see birds in flight. Over the years, I have been honing my skills in trying to trap them in the lens of my cameras. Getting that perfect shot takes a ton of patience and sometimes hours or even days to obtain a particular bird. Tiny bird in flight needs great endurance and patience, getting that perfect shot can lead to frustration and disappointments on many an occasion. Anyway, I’m like the provable hunter never ready to abandon. Enjoy my collection of flying birds for the past month or so. Happy viewing.