Bird Walk at Sultanpur National Park, Gurugram (Delhi NCR)
- Gurugram
- 10 October, 2026
- Navneet Kaur Virk
About Sultanpur National Park
Sultanpur National Park in Gurugram is one of North India’s most important bird sanctuaries, known for its tranquil wetlands and open grasslands spread across 1.43 sq km. The park’s shallow lake, surrounded by acacia woodlands and marshy edges, provides excellent habitat for a rich variety of resident and migratory birds. During winter, the sanctuary transforms into a vibrant hub of avian life, attracting thousands of migratory species from Central Asia, Europe, and Siberia.
With over 366 bird species recorded, Sultanpur is a paradise for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature lovers alike. Iconic species such as Bar-headed Geese, Northern Shovelers, Eurasian Spoonbills, Painted Storks, and Lapwings are commonly seen, alongside residents like Kingfishers, Herons, Drongos, and Bulbuls. Well-maintained walking trails, watchtowers, and interpretation boards make wildlife viewing accessible, while ongoing conservation efforts help protect this precious wetland ecosystem from urban pressure and habitat degradation.
Bird Guide: Navneet Kaur Virk
A passionate birdwatcher since 2022, she spends her free time exploring the villages, wetlands, and agricultural landscapes around Gurgaon, documenting their rich birdlife through observation and photography. Her birding journey is driven by self-learning, field experience, and a growing interest in ornithology, with a strong focus on sharing nature and inspiring appreciation for local biodiversity.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Sultanpur National Park
Sultanpur National Park, with 366 bird species recorded, is one of India’s richest wetland habitats, hosting an impressive variety of winter migrants and resident waterbirds. Recent sightings highlight the park’s diversity, with large flocks of Greylag Geese, Northern Shovelers, Eurasian Wigeons, Gadwalls, Northern Pintails and a mix of pochards including Red-crested, Common, Ferruginous, and Tufted Ducks. The wetlands also support striking species like the Knob-billed Duck, Lesser Whistling-Duck, Painted Stork, Indian Cormorant, and Black-headed Ibis, while grassland edges provide habitat for unique birds such as the Indian Thick-knee. Raptors like the Oriental Honey-Buzzard add excitement for birders, reflecting the park’s healthy food web.
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Northern Pintail
Knob-billed Duck
Lesser Whistling Duck
Painted Stork
Purple Heron
Oriental Honey Buzzard
Black-winged Stilt
Rose-ringed Parakeet
White-throated Kingfisher
Red-crested Pochard
Eastern Cattle Egret
Common Kingfisher
Purple Sunbird
Black Kite
Shikra
Indian Pond Heron
Red-wattled Lapwing
Asian Koel
Summary of Walk
Eleven enthusiastic participants joined guide Navneet Kaur Virk at Sultanpur National Park near Gurugram on 10 October for a beautiful day of birding, with a cool breeze and pleasant weather setting the perfect mood. The park’s mix of wetland, scrub and woodland is a magnet for birds, and the group explored its trails with great curiosity, recording an impressive 50 species. Raptors made the sky exciting: a Spotted Eagle, a Shikra and a White-eyed Buzzard all gave the group good views, and the watchers followed their flight with admiration. On the ground and in the trees, the Golden Oriole flashed its brilliant yellow, the White-browed Fantail danced from branch to branch with its fanned tail, and the Black-rumped Flameback worked a trunk with its golden back glowing in the light. Among the day’s other highlights were the Yellow-throated Sparrow, a charming scrub bird with its bright throat patch, and the Small Minivet, a tiny, brilliantly coloured bird that moves through the canopy in lively groups. Navneet guided the walk with infectious energy, helping participants identify birds by calls and behaviour and sharing insights about the park’s habitats. For a few explorers, the adventure did not end with the group walk: they stayed back to cover the entire park, spending nearly five hours exploring its trails and discovering its avian treasures. It was a long outing, but every moment was worth it, because when nature has so much to offer, time simply flies. The participants left with beautiful memories, long species lists and a strong wish to return to this much-loved sanctuary.
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