Birds of Our City: A Community Bird Education Workshop with Kranti Collective

In the fast-paced, concrete world of Delhi, it’s easy to overlook the fact that our city still chirps, and whistles with life. From flocks of wintering migratory birds to the everyday pigeons, kites, and barbets, Delhi remains a vibrant habitat—if only we pause to notice. But who gets to see this biodiversity?

Birds of Our City is a community-driven bird education initiative we’re thrilled to launch this August in collaboration with the Kranti Collective Library. This project is rooted in the belief that nature education should not be a privilege. It aims to bring children and young people—especially those from marginalized communities—into closer contact with the natural world around them, through observation, learning, creativity, and care.

Why This Workshop?

Urban biodiversity is often made invisible—not just by the skyline, but also by barriers like lack of access to resources, equipment, and mentorship. For many children, especially in underserved neighborhoods, birdwatching and ecological exploration remain distant experiences.

This workshop is a small but meaningful step toward changing that.

We want to make birds visible again. Not through textbooks, but through binoculars, sketchbooks, and shared walks in neighborhood parks. Through this, we hope to spark ecological curiosity and create new stories about Delhi—stories in which its children see themselves as part of the city’s living web.

Workshop Journey (August – November 2025)

Over four months, a small group of children and adolescents from the Kranti Collective will take part in:

1. Introductory workshops: Learning how to observe birds, use binoculars, and practice birdwatching ethics

2. Field walks: Visiting parks and green spaces in and around Dwarka for guided birding sessions

3. Winter migration special sessions: Understanding bird migration by observing seasonal visitors in wetlands

4. Creative reflections: Writing poems, drawing birds, storytelling, and zine-making

5. Community exhibition (Nov 2025): A public showcase of children's reflections, drawings, and photos

   
   

Our Goals

• Introduce children to the joy of birdwatching and nature-based observation

• Encourage them to rethink urban spaces as biodiverse and meaningful

• Support their expression through writing, art, and storytelling

• Co-create a public exhibition and a zine that celebrates their journey and observations

What We Need

This is a grassroots, community-funded project, and we’re looking for basic support:

• Binoculars (2 pairs).

• Hindi/bilingual bird guides.

• Notebooks, art supplies, and printing costs for the exhibition.

• Funds for refreshments and field visits.

• Love.

  
  

Whether it’s equipment, printing support, or spreading the word—you can help! If you'd like to contribute or know someone who might, reach out to us directly.

Drop an email urbannaturematters@gmail.com