Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden, New Delhi
- New Delhi
- 30 August, 2026
- Mansi Lodhi (Midori)
About Lodhi Garden
Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre heritage park located in
central Delhi, blending Mughal-era architecture with
lush greenery. Originally developed around the tombs
of 15th and 16th-century rulers from the Sayyid and
Lodhi dynasties, it showcases striking examples of
Indo-Islamic architecture like the tombs of Mohammed
Shah and Sikander Lodi.
The garden features well-maintained walking trails,
lotus ponds, expansive lawns, and over 100 species of
trees and plants. Visitors frequent it for morning walks,
photography, picnics, and cultural events, while its
peaceful environment also makes it a popular study
and relaxation spot.
Lodhi Garden is also a biodiversity hotspot, home to
more than 160 species of resident and migratory birds
such as barbets, parakeets, spotted owlets, and
hornbills. With its mix of water bodies, dense foliage,
and open spaces, it plays a vital ecological role in
sustaining urban birdlife in Delhi.
Partnered with
Bird Guide: Mansi
Nature educator and birding guide with Midori Walks, Mansi blends ecology and mindfulness to create enriching outdoor experiences in urban green spaces.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Lodhi Garden
Lodhi Garden hosts a rich variety of commonly seen
birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck, Rose-ringed
Parakeet, Asian Koel, Jungle Babbler, and Indian
Peafowl. Waterbirds such as the White-breasted
Waterhen and Indian Pond-Heron are often spotted
near the ponds, while raptors like the Black Kite and
Shikra glide overhead.
Colorful residents like the White-throated Kingfisher,
Coppersmith Barbet, and Purple Sunbird add to the
charm, along with seasonal migrants like the Taiga
Flycatcher and Common Chiffchaff. This diversity
makes Lodhi Garden a vibrant birding spot in the heart
of Delhi.
Ashy Prinia
Red-vented Bulbul
Oriental Magpie Robin
Brown-headed Barbet
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Asian Pied Starling
Coppersmith Barbet
Black Drongo
Spot-billed Duck
Rose-ringed Parakeet
White-throated Kingfisher
Common Myna
Eastern Cattle Egret
Indian Grey Hornbill
Purple Sunbird
Black Kite
Eurasian Moorhen
Indian Pond Heron
Red-wattled Lapwing
Asian Koel
Summary of Walk
Guided by Mansi Lodhi and Midori, six participants joined a heartwarming bird walk through Delhi’s historic Lodhi Garden. It was lovely to welcome a young homeschooled birder to the group, who joined alongside her mother, adding a wonderful intergenerational touch to the morning’s shared love of nature and birdwatching.
The walk explored the relationship between humans and birds, beginning fittingly with a Red-naped Ibis, a farmland species, alongside White-breasted Waterhens and Indian Pond Herons. The group observed a Rose-ringed Parakeet enjoying fruit and House Crows skilfully catching dragonflies mid-air, sparking a fun conversation about bird beaks and feeding habits. The walk concluded with Little Cormorants drying their wings and diving together in the water. By the end, everyone’s favourite sightings were the Ibis, Little Egret and Cormorant, capping off a joyful and memorable morning in the garden.
Number of Participants
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