India, Jan. 9 -- Winter's fog and chill haven't dampened Delhi's birding spirit. On National Bird Day, January 5, the Asian Waterbird Census at the National Zoological Park recorded 1,310 birds from 18 species, kicking off an exciting season. The thrill has only grown with rare sightings, including a juvenile White-tailed Eagle - India's largest eagle - spotted in Delhi-NCR, sparking buzz among birdwatchers, especially the youngsters.

"The birdwatching season is off to a great start. The highlight has been the White-tailed Eagle. It was spotted at Sultanpur National Park in Gurugram and had bird watchers in awe," says birder Nikhil Devasar from delhibird Foundation.

For birder Rohit Sharma, the real win goes beyond spotting rare birds. ...