Free as a bird !!

A free bird.Does this phrase make any sense at all? I think even birds do not enjoy their freedom. Urbanization/modernization is endangering common birds like the house sparrow, mynas,cuckoo/Asian Koel. Awoken by these chirpy voices,I have always enjoyed watching them.My house in Ambattur had many trees and no wonder there were these birds too.The cuckoo birds came to eat the seeds of curry leaves(karipatta).They were the harbingers of day.

All trees,grassland and barren land are giving way to sky-scrapers and industries.These pitiable birds do not have a place to go.They are in the verge of extinction.They are caught between the electric cables and mobile towers.We have set restrictions for them.They are no longer free.We talk about Tiger conservation,which is beyond our scope. Think big and forget the small.These ubiquitous birds also form a part of the eco-system and food chain.Protect these birds by providing them some fresh water and food grains.

We should inculcate the Love for Nature in our children.I am sure they are going to miss a lot of what we have enjoyed.

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rangarajan said…
Thats why i am getting a bird cage for you :)
May 13, 2010 at 4:57 PM
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