# National Zoological Park Sunday Bird Walk: 20-25 spots each week, register in advance

URL: https://kasba.co.in/en/story/national-zoological-park-sunday-bird-walk-20-25-spots-each-w
Language: en · Section: Nation · Published: 2026-11-01
Places: Delhi
Source: PIB, "रचनात्मक जन-जागरूकता गतिविधियों एवं पक्षी भ्रमण के साथ राष्ट्रीय प्राणी उद्यान का 67वाँ स्थापना दिवस मनाया गया", 2026-11-01, https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2331319

The National Zoological Park (NZP) marked its 67th foundation day on 1 November 2026 and held the 19th edition of its Sunday Bird Walk. The walk is held every Sunday for 20-25 participants, and advance registration is required.

## What this means for you

If you live in Delhi and are interested in birds or nature, you can join the Sunday Bird Walk. Spots are limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis, so register between Monday and Friday. For everyone else, this notice has no direct effect.

## Key facts

- NZP marked its 67th foundation day on 1 November 2026
- The 19th edition of 'Sunday Bird Walk @ NZP' ran from 7:30 am to 10:30 am
- 18 participants joined this walk
- Participants recorded 46 bird species and saw more than 500 individual birds
- Each Sunday walk is limited to 20-25 participants
- The registration form opens every week from Monday to Friday

## What happened

The National Zoological Park (NZP), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, marked its 67th foundation day on 1 November 2026. The same day, the 19th edition of 'Sunday Bird Walk @ NZP' was held from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. The walk was organised with the help of dedicated volunteers and under the expert guidance of ornithologist Dr Paritosh Ahmed.

## What this edition recorded

According to the notice, 18 participants joined the walk, including bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, students, wildlife photographers and citizens interested in biodiversity. Participants recorded 46 bird species and saw more than 500 individual birds in the designated area. These observations added to area-level biodiversity documentation and gave participants a hands-on chance to take part in citizen science.

The expert shared insights on bird ecology, behaviour and conservation. He highlighted the role birds play in keeping ecological balance, including natural pest control, and their value as indicators of ecosystem health.

## What the director said

Addressing participants, the Director (NZP) said a walk in nature strengthens the skill of recognising the area around you. It deepens understanding of ecological relationships and the food web, supports biodiversity documentation and builds a lasting appreciation for wildlife conservation.

## Can you join too

Yes. According to the notice, the Sunday bird walk is limited to 20-25 participants each week so that learning and participation stay meaningful. Advance registration is compulsory, and spots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.

## Where to register

The registration form opens every week from Monday to Friday. The link is available through the National Zoological Park's official website and the NZP Sathi mobile application. Anyone interested in birds and nature can apply through that link.

## Questions and answers

**How can I join the NZP Sunday Bird Walk?**
You must register in advance. The registration form opens every week from Monday to Friday, and the link is available on the National Zoological Park's official website and the NZP Sathi mobile app.

**How many people can join one bird walk?**
Each Sunday bird walk is limited to 20-25 participants. Spots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.

**What time is the bird walk held?**
The 19th edition was held from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. The notice does not give a separate timing for every Sunday.

**Do I need to be a bird expert to join?**
No. According to the notice, participants included bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, students, wildlife photographers and citizens interested in biodiversity. The walk was led by ornithologist Dr Paritosh Ahmed.

**What was seen in this edition?**
Participants recorded 46 bird species and saw more than 500 individual birds in the designated area.

Kasba Desk, Kasba. This routine notice was drafted with AI from an official source and published automatically; an editor reviews it after publishing.