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The Print
27-04-2025
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- The Print
Delhi Bird Atlas Summer Survey launched at Lodhi Garden
The survey was flagged off by Shyam Sundar Kandpal, Chief Wildlife Warden of Delhi, and Dr Dipankar Ghose, Senior Director, Biodiversity Conservation at WWF-India, amid a lively gathering that included citizens of all age groups, the statement said. The event saw the participation of nearly 100 birdwatchers, volunteers, students, wildlife experts and conservationists, who gathered to kick off the large-scale citizen science initiative aimed at mapping the national capital's bird life. New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) Delhi on Sunday began its summer census of its avian diversity with the formal launch of the Delhi Bird Atlas Summer Survey at Lodhi Garden on Sunday morning, a statement said. Speaking at the inauguration, Kandpal underlined the importance of community participation in conservation efforts. 'This unique effort of birding by the Birding Community of Delhi will actually bring out the ecological health of the city, how green it is, how beautiful it is, and the beautifully maintained parks of Delhi, because birds will only be there once the environment is very well maintained,' he said. 'It will go a long way in furthering the environmental issues of Delhi,' he added. Ghose emphasised the critical role such initiatives play in advancing scientific knowledge and building environmental stewardship. 'Creating an atlas like this is no small task. It requires dedication, patience and a shared love for nature. The Delhi Bird Atlas is a much-needed and truly unique effort to map the rich biodiversity of our capital city,' he said. The findings from the survey will be compiled into a separate report and will also contribute to the annual 'State of the Birds' report and other conservation publications, he added. Organised by a consortium of conservation groups, including the Delhi Forest Department, Bird Count India, WWF-India, Delhi Bird Foundation, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), Asian Adventures, and Wildlife SOS, the survey will continue through May and June 2025. Volunteers will cover over 145 subcells across Delhi's green spaces, wetlands, and urban habitats. Volunteers underwent training sessions throughout April, and seven clusters have been formed for systematic coverage of different zones. Senior birders and experts will mentor survey teams to ensure robust data collection. Highlighting the use of technology in modern birding, senior birder and cluster head Dr Rajesh Kalra said, 'Merlin and eBird are incredible resources that make birdwatching and data collection so much easier. But beyond that, it's about passing on our passion for birds to the next generation of birders,' the statement added. PTI NSM HIG HIG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
27-04-2025
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- Time of India
145 zones to be surveyed in summer bird census
New Delhi: The Delhi forest department and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), along with nearly 100 enthusiastic birdwatchers, volunteers, students, wildlife experts and conservationists, flagged off the summer survey of the Delhi Bird Atlas at Lodhi Garden. The initiative aims to identify microhabitats across the city. Chief wildlife warden of Delhi, Shyam Sundar Kandpal, and Dipankar Ghose, senior director of biodiversity conservation at WWF-India, attended the event as chief guests. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The forest department recently provided basic birding training to forest guards, helping them assist experts in the development of the bird atlas. This initiative seeks to document the presence of avifauna across various city locations, identifying specific bird species in different urban areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The Delhi Bird Atlas project aims to create a comprehensive record of bird diversity in the capital through public participation and professional surveys. The project is a collaboration between the forest department and various organisations, including Bird Count India, Delhi Bird Foundation, WWF-India, DIAL, Wildlife SOS and Asian Adventures. A comprehensive survey will cover 145 subcells across Delhi's various habitats and green spaces during May and June 2025. This extensive project, coordinated by conservation groups and local birdwatchers, aims to collect vital data for urban wildlife conservation . Forest officials emphasised the importance of public involvement in conservation efforts and acknowledged the unity among Delhi's birding community. "This unique birding initiativ e by the birding community of delhi will reveal the ecological health of the city—how green it is, how beautiful it is, and the well-maintained parks. Birds can only thrive in well-maintained environments. This initiative, led by Delhi's bird watchers and nature lovers, will contribute significantly to environmental awareness in the city," said Kandpal. Ghose highlighted the importance of such projects in deepening scientific understanding and promoting environmental responsibility among residents.
