India, Feb. 2 -- Bird enthusiasts from across Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) participated in the Big Bird Day (BBD) 2026 on Sunday, eager to document the rich avian species found in the region.

While the total species count will likely be released on Friday, notable sightings included the baikal teal and the smoky warbler - both at Mandothi village in Haryana's Jhajjar.

Over 30 locations were covered across NCR, which included birding hotspots such as Chandu, Surajpur, Mandothi, Bhondsi, Dhanauri, Mangar Bani, Sultanpur, Okhla Bird Sanctaury and the Yamuna floodplains, among others.

Last year, a total of 243 species were recorded at the Big Bird Day, while 234 were logged in 2024.

Nikhil Devasar, organiser of BBD, said sizabl...