Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden, New Delhi
- New Delhi
- 6 November, 2026
- Mansi and 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
Twenty participants, most of them students, joined guide Mansi Lodhi at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi on 6 November for a joyful morning of first discoveries among the garden’s historic tombs, old trees and water bodies. The walk began with a simple question about why everyone had come: some wanted to see peafowl, others simply wanted to learn about birds. For many, it was their very first time holding binoculars, and the first birds through the lenses were the Common Myna, Jungle Babbler and Oriental Magpie Robin.
By the time the group found a Red-naped Ibis, everyone had become comfortable with their binoculars, and the bird filled the students with wonder; some guessed it was a swan, others an egret, and its long curved beak became a talking point. A game of bird bingo followed, giving the young birders time to explore on their own. The group then moved to the water, where Mansi showed them what an egret looks like and a playful Little Cormorant entertained everyone. The morning ended with each student journaling the waterbirds they had seen, a lovely way to turn a walk into lasting learning.
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