On Sunday, birders in Delhi-NCR were in for an exciting treat as they spotted several rare vagrant bird species at Sultanpur National Park. Among the most notable sightings were the Baikal teal (Sibirionetta formosa) and the falcated duck (Mareca falcata), both of which have been elusive in the region for years. The Baikal teal, last seen in Sultanpur in 2013, made a highly anticipated return after over a decade. Meanwhile, the falcated duck, spotted last year in Surajpur, is still considered rare, with only a handful of sightings recorded over the past decade.
