VISITORS FROM across the National Capital Region will be able to watch the winged visitors from across the world at Sultanpur National Park in Gurgaon from September 16. The park's opening has been delayed for almost a fortnight as six species of resident birds are breeding currently and need more time.

These birds include grey heron, sarus crane, darter, egret, cattle egret and peafowls. Orinthologists from Delhi, Himachal and Pinjore conducting the studies in the park were of the opinion that these species should be given more time for breeding. Due to less than normal rainfall, the water level in the lake is being maintained with supply from Gurgaon Water Supply Channel.

The Sultanpur Lake spans almost 120 acres and is the hub of bird lovers in the national capital region. People from across the region come regularly to have a view of the winged visitors and enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake. The lake, usually, is visited by migratory birds in late September and last year 40,000 birds were sighted in Gurgaon. The Haryana government has made arrangements for the visitors at the park and guides with binoculars can be hired to know more about the birds.