Bird Walk at Asita East DDA Park, Delhi
- New Delhi
- 4 October, 2026
- Kashif
About Asita East DDA Park
Asita East DDA Park is a large urban green space located along the floodplains of the Yamuna River in East Delhi. Developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the park was created to restore degraded floodplain habitat while providing recreational opportunities for city residents. The landscape comprises open grasslands, native tree plantations, wetlands, walking and cycling trails, and landscaped gardens that together enhance the ecological value of the area. Its proximity to the Yamuna River makes the park an important green corridor, contributing to groundwater recharge, habitat connectivity, and climate resilience within the city.
The park has emerged as a valuable biodiversity hotspot, attracting a wide range of birds, butterflies, insects, and other urban wildlife. The combination of wetlands, scrub vegetation, grasslands, and mature trees supports both resident and migratory species throughout the year. During the winter months, migratory waterbirds use the wetland habitats for feeding and resting, while the wooded sections provide nesting and roosting sites for numerous terrestrial birds. Asita East DDA Park has become a popular destination for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts, demonstrating how ecological restoration can enhance biodiversity within a densely populated urban landscape.
Bird Guide: Kashif
He has over 6 years of experience in bird photography and birdwatching. His passion for observing and photographing birds has strengthened his connection with nature and encouraged him to explore urban biodiversity.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Asita East DDA Park
The diverse habitats of Asita East DDA Park support a rich bird community. Commonly observed species include the Indian Peafowl, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Black Kite, Shikra, White-throated Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Coppersmith Barbet, Brown-headed Barbet, Red-vented Bulbul, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Purple Sunbird, Indian Robin, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Black Drongo, Jungle Babbler, House Sparrow, Common Myna, Bank Myna, Spotted Dove, Laughing Dove, Cattle Egret, Indian Pond Heron, Little Egret, Purple Heron, Little Cormorant, White-breasted Waterhen, and Purple Swamphen. During winter, the wetlands also attract migratory ducks, wagtails, and waders, making the park one of the notable urban birding locations in Delhi.
Graylag Goose
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Indian Peafowl
Gray Francolin
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon
Greater Coucal
Asian Koel
Little Swift
Common Moorhen
White-breasted Waterhen
Black-winged Stilt
Red-wattled Lapwing
Little Grebe
Black-crowned Night Heron
Little Egret
Black Kite
Spotted Owlet
Asian Green Bee-eater
Summary of Walk
Two dedicated birders joined guide Kashif at Asita East DDA Park in New Delhi on 4 October, and the intimate size of the group turned the morning into a deeply rewarding experience. The park’s riverside setting, varied trees and open spaces provide wonderful habitat for birds, and together the group recorded an astonishing 48 species, one of the highest tallies of the weekend. The Golden Oriole flashed its brilliant yellow plumage from the canopy, the Indian White-eye moved busily through the foliage in small active parties, and the Plum-headed Parakeet drew admiring looks with its soft, blushing head and slender tail. Blue-tailed Bee-eaters swept through the sky in graceful loops, and the day was filled with the sounds of a park coming alive. The most memorable moment of the walk came as a charming piece of natural theatre. Perched quietly on a branch, a Green Bee-eater was busy relishing a freshly caught bee, when out of nowhere a sunbird swooped in and playfully grabbed the bee-eater’s long tail with its beak, a tiny and delightful scene that the group watched in amazement. With such a small group, Kashif had the chance to share detailed observations on behaviour, flight and habitat, and the conversation flowed naturally from one sighting to the next. The unhurried pace allowed time for photographs, careful identification and a real sense of connection with the birds. It was a beautiful reminder that some of the best birding comes when we slow down and watch closely, and that an urban park can offer extraordinary
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