Okhla Bird Sanctuary
Once a haven for migratory birds and nature enthusiasts, the sanctuary now faces deteriorating facilities, corruption claims, and ecological neglect
[…]The number of birds and species drop by half over the last four years; violations of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 blamed for it
[…]The delay in the onset of winter has pushed the arrival of migratory birds, seen here during this time of the year, to January
[…]As summer days in Delhi become unbearable for many, people have started visiting popular ‘cool’ spots like parks, and even the Delhi Metro, to beat the scorching heat
[…]In the rapidly growing Noida, lies a green spot of solitude for nature and wildlife enthusiasts, where one can discover several joyful, chirpy birds.
[…]Paradoxically, a populated and polluted Delhi supports a healthy diverse birdlife. A study reveals Delhi’s ponds are the most biodiverse of any urban ponds anywhere in the world Delhi supports a diverse birdlife that only one other city in the world can match—that’s Nairobi. It’s a bit of a puzzle, how come one of the […]
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