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, December 4, 2019

Birding in December 2019 mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Birding in December 2019

It's the last month of the year 2019. Our winters have set in day temperatures hover between 15 and 20 degrees night temperatures fall below 10 degrees as December moves towards Christmas Abu can expect its frost and temperatures falling as low as -3 degrees. Birding during winters is exciting throughout the winter months. Abu gets a few migratory waterbirds such as Common Pochard, Eurasian Coot, Eurasian Moorhen, Gadwall, Green-winged teal, Northern pintail, Northern Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Common Sandpiper, Common Snipe, a few varieties of sandpipers, wagtails and cormorants also photographed here. It's the time of year to photograph a variety of warblers, flycatchers and raptors.

I love to do a spot of birding in Gujarat a visit is a must for die-hard birders. To view the places I have visited over the years, click the links below.

Thol Lake Sanctuary a birders delight.

Pareij wetlands an amazing birding destination Gujarat.

Banni Grassland Kutch Gujarat

Blackbuck National Park Velavadar Gujarat

1 December 2019.

Appreciate my birding in the abode of gods 'Mount Abu"

Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata

(Winter visitor )

Bonelli's Eagle - Aquila fasciata

Common Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita

(Winter visitor )

Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei

(Winter visitor )

Hume's Warbler - Phylloscopus humei

Indian Yellow Tit - Machlolophus aplonotus

Jungle Babbler - Turdoides striata

Long-legged Buzzard mobbed by Shikra

It was interesting to see the territorial dispute between the Shikras and the Long-legged Buzzard.

{Yesterday I had witnessed a pair of large-billed crows mobbing the same Buzzard}

The Shikras kept mobbing the Buzzard till they drove him out from their area.

Long-legged Buzzard mobbed by Shikra

Long-legged Buzzard - Buteo rufinus

Long-legged Buzzard mobbed by Shikra

Long-tailed Buzzard nicked by shikra

Red-vented Bulbul - Pycnonotus cafer

Shikra - Accipiter badius

2 December 2019

The Ashy Drongo, the Black drongo and plenty of White-bellied drongos can be seen at this time of the year. The Ashy Drongo and Blck drongo are local winter visitors.

Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus

Brahminy Starling - Sturnia pagodarum

Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis

Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus

House Sparrow - Passer domesticus

Long-legged Buzzard - Buteo rufinus

Rufous Treepie - Dendrocitta vagabunda

Shikra - Accipiter badius

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Birds of Mount Abu FEBRUARY 2019 mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Birding in the First week of February 2019

This year I did not go to Gujarat, to do birding. Gujarat is a great place to cover winter migrants. Birders should visit these places in Gujarat at least once

Thol Lake Sanctuary, Click,

Pareij wetlands, Click

Blackbuck National Park Velavadar, Click

I've put together a collection of Local birds and our winter visitors photographed during the month of February 2019. Hope you take pleasure in watching them as much as the pleasure I've had to photograph them.

2 February 2019.

Black stork - Ciconia nigra

The Black Stork, all black except for its white belly and armpits, be endowed with a red bill and red legs. It's a huge bird with a wingspan of almost 1.8 m. It's a winter visitor here in Mount Abu. Not a commonly seen species in this part of the world. Over the last few years, I have observed their numbers go up.

3 February 2019

The Common Buzzard Status in Mount Abu is UNCOMMON. This species is considered a vagrant in our area. On 3 Feb 2019, a regular buzzard in this area came a scanning for his daily prey. Here are the snaps that I photographed on this day.

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo- Taking off

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

4 February 2109.

Had gone to our local duck pond to cover some of the migratory ducks that visit this part of the world

I have put together a slide show of the day's events.

Migratory Birds Mount Abu

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The birds photographed on the 4 Feb 2019 are:

Common Pochard
Common Teal
Eurasian Coot
Gadwall
Northern Pintail
Northern Shoveler
Green Sandpiper
Black-winged Stilt
Long Legged Buzzard
Black-winged Kite.

Keep in touch will be posting the other birds photographed in February.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Photo Gallery Pareij Wetlands re-visited 1 year later mountabubirds.blogspot.com

Pereij Wetlands Kheda Gujarat Migratory birds

A Well-timed Return: Pereij Wetlands Revisited One Year Later

Introduction:

After a year, the stars aligned for another adventure when Eddie and I returned to the lovely Pereij Wetlands in Kheda, Gujarat. This wetland, known for its magnificent migrating birds, has become a favourite destination for environment lovers like us.

The Spontaneous Reunion:

What made this journey even more special was the sheer coincidence that led us to revisit the same spot on the exact date we had explored it the previous year—January 17th. It felt like destiny had arranged our return to this avian paradise, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled.

Dawn’s Embrace:

We arrived at the wetlands as the first rays of dawn adorned the sky, eager to immerse ourselves in the exquisite beauty that awaited. The timing couldn’t have been better, allowing us to take breathtaking images that met any passionate bird watcher’s desires. The symphony of colours, the swaying of the weeds, and the distant sounds of migratory birds combined to create a magnificent atmosphere that words could not convey.

Reflections from the Past:

For those who want to learn more about the beauties of the Pereij Wetlands, a trip back in time is just a click away. My earlier postings fully account for our first experience with this natural wonder. Each piece reveals a distinct facet of the wetlands, encouraging readers to enjoy the experience with us, from uncommon bird species to the complex environment.

Conclusion:

Revisiting Pereij Wetlands was not just a mere repetition of the past but a continuation of a growing connection with nature. The destiny of returning on the same date added an extra layer of magic to our journey, making it an unforgettable chapter in our exploration of what the remarkable Pereij wetlands have to present. As I eagerly share my latest tale, I hope it inspires others to pursue the unexpected beauty that nature freely confers upon us.

To know more about this place, refer to last year's posts. Pareij Wetlands