The COVID-19 lockdown left many feeling remoted, however one particular person discovered solace and companionship in an surprising place: their balcony. What started as a easy need to attach with nature has blossomed right into a thriving haven for wild birds, and earned Radhika Sonawane the moniker ‘Chicken Whisperer’.
Initially, her balcony was a lonely house, with not a single fowl venturing shut sufficient to eat from supplied palms. However pushed by a love for birds and a dislike for seeing them caged, Radhika remodeled the house right into a miniature ecosystem. Chicken feeders, baths, and a wide range of crops have been fastidiously chosen and positioned, creating an irresistible invitation for feathered associates.
Slowly however certainly, the balcony got here to life. Parrots, bulbuls, and sparrows, as soon as hesitant, started to frequent the house. Now, each morning brings a pleasant ritual for Radhika: a cup of tea shared with a refrain of chirps and tweets. The connection has grow to be so sturdy that wild birds now perch on her shoulders, and readily eat from her palms.
However Radhika’s dedication goes past private enjoyment. She conducts workshops to lift consciousness concerning the wants of untamed birds and encourage others to create bird-friendly areas. With cities more and more changing into concrete jungles, these small protected areas are extra vital than ever.
“Giving birds a spot to relaxation is the least we are able to do,” she emphasises. “As a result of birds belong within the sky, not cages.”
Edited By Megha Chowdhury
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