Bird Walk at Astha Kunj Park, New Delhi
- New Delhi
- 31 August, 2025
- Midori
About Astha Kunj Park, Nehru Place
Spread across nearly 200 acres in southeast New Delhi, Astha Kunj Park lies nestled between the iconic Lotus Temple, ISKCON Temple, and the bustling commercial hub of Nehru Place. Once a neglected open space, the park has gradually transformed into a vital green lung for the capital city. Characterized by stretches of open grassland, scattered tree groves, and walking trails, it serves as a much-needed buffer against the surrounding urban density. Despite its central location, the park offers a surprising sense of openness and quiet, drawing joggers, families, and nature enthusiasts alike.
Astha Kunj plays an important ecological role in moderating local temperatures, supporting groundwater recharge, and providing microhabitats for small urban wildlife. With pockets of native vegetation and regenerating scrub, it forms a modest yet significant green corridor for urban biodiversity. As Delhi grapples with rapid development and environmental stress, parks like Astha Kunj serve not only as recreational spaces but also as crucial ecological assets that help maintain the city’s environmental balance.
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 Astha Kunj Park
Astha Kunj Park’s blend of open grasslands, ornamental trees, and regenerating scrub provides a welcoming refuge for a range of urban-adapted bird species. Regular sightings include the Rose-ringed Parakeet, Rock Pigeon, Common Myna, and Red-vented Bulbul, which thrive amid the park’s tree-lined paths and open lawns. The Indian Robin, Oriental Magpie-Robin, and Black Drongo are frequently seen perching on fences or foraging near the ground, while small canopy dwellers like the Purple Sunbird and Coppersmith Barbet add flashes of color and song.
Seasonal changes bring additional diversity. In winter, warblers such as the Greenish Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat flit through the foliage, while the Pied Bushchat are often spotted in grassy patches. Occasional raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite patrol the skies above. Though modest in scale compared to larger city forests, Astha Kunj offers birdwatchers a surprising variety of species within an accessible urban setting, highlighting the ecological potential of even small green spaces in supporting Delhi’s avian life.
Ashy Prinia
Red-vented Bulbul
Oriental Magpie Robin
Brown-headed Barbet
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Asian Pied Starling
Coppersmith Barbet
Black Drongo
Eurasian-collared Dove
Rose-ringed Parakeet
White-throated Kingfisher
Common Myna
Eastern Cattle Egret
Large Grey Babbler
Purple Sunbird
Black Kite
Shikra
Indian Pond Heron
Red-wattled Lapwing
Asian Koel
Summary of Walk
The Astha Kunj Park Bird Walk in the heart of Delhi brought together 16 enthusiastic participants for a refreshing morning with nature. Guided by bird expert Mansi, the walk offered a wonderful mix of learning, interaction, and fun, making it a memorable experience for all who joined.
The group recorded around 23 bird species, with delightful sightings of red-wattled lapwings, curious common mynas, Asian green bee-eaters, brown-headed barbets, rufous treepies, Indian white-eyes, and house sparrows. For many, it was their very first bird walk, sparking a newfound love for observing these magnificent creatures.
Beyond birdwatching, participants also practiced forest meditation, enjoyed interactive bird games, and learned about the many benefits of birdwatching. The walk not only deepened their connection with urban nature but also created a warm space for sharing and community building.
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