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Delhi Zoo Launches Sunday Bird Walks
19 Jun
Summary
- Weekly Sunday bird-watching walks launched June 14.
- Participants documented 33 bird species and over 100 birds.
- Registration is mandatory and on a first-come, first-served basis.
The National Zoological Park in Delhi has introduced weekly Sunday bird-watching walks, beginning on June 14, to foster public engagement with biodiversity conservation and avian documentation. These early morning walks, from 6:30 am to 8:30 am, are designed for passionate birders and are guided by experienced ornithologists.
The inaugural walk on June 14 attracted 23 participants. During this session, attendees successfully documented 33 distinct bird species and observed more than 100 individual birds within the zoo premises. This initiative provides a platform for individuals to learn scientific bird observation techniques, identification, and data recording methods.
Paritosh Ahmad, an environmental sciences teacher from Delhi University, led the first walk and will continue to guide subsequent sessions. He emphasized the goal of raising awareness about nature and common bird species. Participants are advised on birdwatching etiquette, such as avoiding bright clothing that might disturb the birds. Registration for the walks is mandatory and operates on a first-come, first-served basis from Monday to Friday via the Delhi Zoo's website or the NZP Sathi mobile application.
