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Friday, July 30, 2021

Birds of Mount Abu July 2021 mountabubirds.blogspot.com.

 Birds of rural Abu Road.

In the second week of July 2021, I did about a week of birding on Abu Road. The few days I was there it was hot did some backyard birding morning and evening. Appreciate the selection I have put together of the birds photographed at Abu Road. continued from the previous post. 

13 July 2021.
Sunrise rural Abu Road
Sunrise Rural Abu Road 


Black-headed Ibis
Black-headed Ibis - Threskiornis melanocephalus

Black-headed Ibis -
Black-headed Ibis - Threskiornis melanocephalus

Ashy Drongo
Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus 

Ashy Prinia
Ashy Prinia - Prinia socialis

Barred Buttonquail
Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator

Baya Weaver
Baya Weaver - Ploceus philippinu

Brown Rock Chat -
Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca

Cattle Egret
Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis

Indian Silverbill
Indian Silverbill - Euodice malabarica

Plain Prinia
Plain Prinia - Prinia inornata 

Shikra - mobbed by drongo
Shikra - Accipiter badius  mobbed by drongo 

Shikra - mobbed by drongo
Shikra - Accipiter badius  mobbed by drongo 

Spotted Owlet
Spotted Owlet - Athene brama 

Yellow-eyed Babbler
Yellow-eyed Babbler - Chrysomma sinense

Zitting Cisticola
Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis

14 July 2021

Ashy Prinia
Ashy Prinia - Prinia socialis

Asian Koel
Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus 

Green Bee-eater
Green Bee-eater - Merops orientalis

House Crow
House Crow Corvus splendens

Preparing for the olympics 

Knob-billed Duck
Knob-billed Duck - Sarkidiornis melanotos

Purple Sunbird
Purple Sunbird - Cinnyris asiaticus

Yellow-eyed Babbler
Yellow-eyed Babbler - Chrysomma sinense

Yellow-eyed Babbler
Yellow-eyed Babbler - Chrysomma sinense
 

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite - Elanus caeruleus

15 July 2021.

Ashy Black drongo
Ashy Black drongo

Ashy Black drongo
Ashy Black drongo

Spotted Owlet -
Spotted Owlet - Athene brama

Spotted Owlet - Athene brama
Spotted Owlet - Athene brama

Yellow-eyed Babbler
Yellow-eyed Babbler - Chrysomma sinense

Yellow-eyed Babbler
Yellow-eyed Babbler - Chrysomma sinense

Yellow-throated Sparrow
Yellow-throated Sparrow - Gymnoris xanthocollis 

16 July 2021.
Brown Rock Chat
Brown Rock Chat - Oenanthe fusca

Dusky Crag-Martin -
Dusky Crag-Martin - Ptyonoprogne concolor

Indian Silverbill
Indian Silverbill - Euodice malabarica 


Indian Silverbill
Indian Silverbill - Euodice malabarica 

Lesser Whistling Duck
Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica

Lesser Whistling Duck
Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica

Lesser Whistling Duck
Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica

Spotted Owlet
Spotted Owlet - Athene brama


Spotted Owlet - Athene brama July 2021 Abu Road.m4v


17 July 2021.
Asian Koel
Asian Koel - Eudynamys scolopaceus

Common Hawk-Cuckoo -
Common Hawk-Cuckoo - Hierococcyx varius

Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Common Hawk-Cuckoo - Hierococcyx varius

Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Common Hawk-Cuckoo - Hierococcyx varius

Eurasian Collared Dove
Eurasian Collared-Dove Streptopelia decaocto 

Little Swift
Little Swift - Apus affinis

Little Swift
Little Swift - Apus affinis

I returned to Abu on 17 July 21., after doing a spot of birding in the morning down at Abu Road. Enjoy the slide show of the Purple Sunbird I took on my return.




Purple Sunbird Territorial display and dispute July 2021 Mt Abu.m4v

Indian Yellow Tit
Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus






 

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Photo Gallery Bera mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Fascinating Bera Rural Rajasthan

A Decade-Long Relationship with Bera Rural Rajasthan: An Unusual Mix of Adventure and Hallucinations.

Date of entry: [12/12/2013]

Bera Rural, Rajasthan, is the location.


Fascinating Bera Rural Rajasthan


Once again, I find myself enchanted by the timeless beauty of Bera Rural Rajasthan, a region that holds a special place in my heart since the 1980s. Undulating landscapes, unusual granite rocks, and the pleasure of adventure have become my constant companions throughout the years. Devi Singh, my close buddy, has been a loyal partner in these experiences, sharing in the thrill of fishing, hiking, and unraveling the secrets that lay inside this captivating region.
My stories about Bera provoke sceptical replies from the inexperienced. “Mate, you’ve been in the desert too long; you’re hallucinating,” they said, joking. To address such scepticism, I’ve chosen to let my recent experiences speak for themselves through the lens of my camera and the words of my blog.
Enter “HALLUCINATIONS,” my most recent blog article evoking the spirit of Bera Rural Rajasthan. The images and descriptions seek to depict the enchanting beauty and captivating creatures that flourish in this deserted area. A picture is worth a thousand words, as the adage goes, and my blog serves as a tribute to the bizarre encounters that await those who dare to journey into this lesser-known jewel.
The highlight of my recent trip to Bera was the incredible experience of birding in this secluded part of Rajasthan. The months of October to March prove to be great, as the countryside comes alive with avian delights. My Bera bird collection exemplifies the great biodiversity that inhabits this parched country, offering a glimpse into the unusual and sometimes ignored species that thrive against the backdrop of the Rajasthan desert.
Bera Rural, Rajasthan, continues to be a timeless retreat for people seeking adventure and oneness with nature. Through the lens of my recollections, Devi Singh’s friendship, and the visual storytelling in “HALLUCINATIONS,” I urge fellow travellers to embrace the beauty of this intriguing region and explore the hidden treasures that await in the heart of rural Rajasthan.



Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus scolopaceus   

Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator taigoor

Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus  

Common Babbler Turdoides caudata 

Common Babbler Turdoides caudata caudata 



Common Iora Aegithina tiphia deignani   - Male 

Common Myna Acridotheres tristis tristis  

Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto  

Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis   - Adult
Grey-backed Shrike Lanius tephronotus  

Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus   - Male

Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus   

Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei macei  

Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis cambayensis  

Long-billed Vulture Gyps indicus  

Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala   

Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala   

Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala   - Juvenile 


Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala 

Sarus Crane Grus antigone   



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