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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Wings Over Delhi: 221 bird species tracked in national capital; an year-long citizens-led project
. In the first year of the Delhi Bird Atlas , 221 bird species were identified in the ridge woods, urban villages, high-rise complexes, and wetlands of the nation's capital, according to a PTI report. More than 200 volunteers participated in a citizen-led project that produced 1,150 bird checklists, according to an official release. This week, the World Wide Fund (WWF) Auditorium on Lodhi Road hosted an event to commemorate the Atlas' first year. The initiative, which was headed by the Delhi Bird Atlas team and supported by the Forest Department and other conservation organizations, maps birds using a seasonal, grid-based approach and disseminates the data via the international eBird network, the statement continued. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ready for a Glow-Up? [Get Your Reading Now] Undo Glow-Up Packages from $15 [Sign Up] Undo Affect Your Future Now! (Book Today) Undo Chief Wildlife Warden Shyam Sunder Kandpal stated, "The Delhi Bird Atlas has been doing a lot of good work and they have our full support." "This data is a testament to the enthusiasm of Delhi's birdwatching community and will be very important in the coming days," he stated. In its first year, the Atlas has covered every mapping grid. The initiative was noteworthy for reaching 100% coverage so early, according to Jabestin A, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Delhi, who also noted that the findings amply demonstrated the dedication of the birding community.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
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00:06 (IST) Jul 20 A total of 221 bird species were recorded across the national capital's wetlands, ridge forests, urban villages and high-rise colonies in the first year of the Delhi Bird Atlas. According to an official statement, a citizen-led initiative that brought together more than 200 volunteers and created 1,150 bird checklists. The Atlas completed its first year this week with an event held at the World Wide Fund (WWF) Auditorium, Lodhi Road, it said. It was led by the Delhi Bird Atlas team with support from the Forest Department and other conservation groups, the project uses a seasonal, grid-based method to map birds and shares the data through the global eBird platform, the statement added. "The Delhi Bird Atlas has been doing a lot of good work and they have our full support," Chief Wildlife Warden Shyam Sunder Kandpal said. "This data is a testament to the enthusiasm of Delhi's birdwatching community and will be very important in the coming days," he added. The Atlas has covered all mapping grids in its first year. Jabestin A, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Delhi, said the effort stood out for achieving 100 percent coverage so early, adding that the commitment of the birding community was clearly visible in the results. (PTI)
News18
2 days ago
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221 bird species mapped in Delhi in year-long citizen science effort
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) A total of 221 bird species were recorded across the national capital's wetlands, ridge forests, urban villages and high-rise colonies in the first year of the Delhi Bird Atlas. According to an official statement, a citizen-led initiative that brought together more than 200 volunteers and created 1,150 bird checklists. The Atlas completed its first year this week with an event held at the World Wide Fund (WWF) Auditorium, Lodhi Road, it said. It was led by the Delhi Bird Atlas team with support from the Forest Department and other conservation groups, the project uses a seasonal, grid-based method to map birds and shares the data through the global eBird platform, the statement added. 'The Delhi Bird Atlas has been doing a lot of good work and they have our full support," Chief Wildlife Warden Shyam Sunder Kandpal said. 'This data is a testament to the enthusiasm of Delhi's birdwatching community and will be very important in the coming days," he added. The Atlas has covered all mapping grids in its first year. Jabestin A, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Delhi, said the effort stood out for achieving 100 percent coverage so early, adding that the commitment of the birding community was clearly visible in the results. PTI SGV NSM OZ OZ First Published: July 19, 2025, 23:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
