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Rare Birds Spotted in Delhi-NCR's Big Bird Day
2 Feb
Summary
- Rare baikal teal and smoky warbler sighted in Mandothi village.
- Over 30 locations across Delhi-NCR were covered for the event.
- Bird diversity increased despite a slight decrease in overall numbers.
Bird watchers converged across Delhi and the National Capital Region for Big Bird Day 2026, meticulously documenting local avian populations. This year's event on Sunday saw significant participation, with organizers anticipating a comprehensive species count later this week.
Key sightings included the rare baikal teal and smoky warbler, both observed in Mandothi village, Haryana. Over 30 diverse locations, from Sultanpur to Okhla Bird Sanctuary and various DDA biodiversity parks, were part of the extensive survey.
While overall bird numbers experienced a slight decline, attributed to a delayed winter and altered water bodies in neighboring regions, species diversity remained robust. This was particularly noted within Delhi's biodiversity parks, which recorded several significant species.
Notable sightings across different biodiversity parks included the ferruginous pochard, Eurasian wigeon, pied avocet, pallas gull, orange headed thrush, red breasted flycatcher, yellow eyed babbler, and black redstart, showcasing the region's rich avian tapestry.
