Are you a bird lover? 8 best spots in Delhi to watch the winged wonders
Okhla Bird Sanctuary, NoidaSituated in Noida, it is a mixed vegetation of thorny shrubs, wetlands, and grassland alongside the Yamuna River that makes it a choice destination for birds like Baikal teal, and Baer’s pochard.
Sultanpur National Park, GurugramMore than 300 species of birds have been recorded at Sultanpur National Park making it a birding haven. It is a perfect place to spot birds like the greater flamingo, and common teal among others.
Yamuna Biodiversity Park, DelhiLocated in the busy Wazirabad Village, it is divided into a wetland, grassland, and a semi-dense forest and supports a healthy number of avian lives especially in winter.
Surajpur WetlandsSurajpur Wetlands is one the most frequented birding spots for birders in and around Delhi. The sarus crane, red-crested pochard, spot-billed duck, bar-headed goose, ferruginous pochard among others can be spotted here.
North Delhi RidgeSpurs of the Aravalli Range, the North Delhi Ridge (also referred to as Kamala Nehru Ridge) is the northern terminal part of the Aravalli hill ranges. The Delhi Ridge is now divided into four fragments, the Northern, Central, South-central and Southern parts.
Asola Bhatti Wildlife SanctuaryThis place is adjacent to the Tughlakabad Fort. It has a vast expanse of dry scrub forests which was once home to lions, leopards and chinkaras.
Lodhi GardenLodhi Gardens is one of the more popular among these parks and in addition to the birds, it is common to spot some famous personalities here, busy with their morning or evening walks.
Najafgarh Drain Bird SanctuaryWith the presence of about 16 different species of birds, this place is located on the Najafgarh drain or nallah. It is a wetland ecosystem which attracts several migratory birds during the winter season.