Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Why winged visitors don’t feel welcomed anymore at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Why winged visitors don’t feel welcomed anymore at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Once a haven for migratory birds and nature enthusiasts, the sanctuary now faces deteriorating facilities, corruption claims, and ecological neglect

December 17, 2024

Okhla Bird Sanctuary witnesses steep decline in birds

The number of birds and species drop by half over the last four years; violations of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972…

June 12, 2024

Winters arrive late at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

The delay in the onset of winter has pushed the arrival of migratory birds, seen here during this time of…

December 24, 2022

‘Cool’ spots in Delhi to beat the heat

As summer days in Delhi become unbearable for many, people have started visiting popular ‘cool’ spots like parks, and even…

June 11, 2022

Birding in a metro

In the rapidly growing Noida, lies a green spot of solitude for nature and wildlife enthusiasts, where one can discover…

April 25, 2022

A city of birds: Delhi’s feathered friends find home in dilapidated wetlands

Paradoxically, a populated and polluted Delhi supports a healthy diverse birdlife.  A study reveals Delhi’s ponds are the most biodiverse…

June 23, 2021