India’s ‘Birdman’ Feeds 4,000 Parakeets A Day
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Parakeets gather on wires in front of Sekar's house on September 23, 2015 in Chennai, India. A BIG-HEARTED bird lover has been feeding thousands of wild parakeets twice a day for 10 years - from the comfort of his own home. Among the hustle and bustle of Chennai in southern India, 62-year-old Sekar - known as 'India's Birdman' - rises at 4am to prepare the feed for his feathered friends. The enthusiast ornithologist, who works as a camera technician, prepares thick rows of rice on planks of wood on his roof terrace. Up to 4,000 parakeets a day then brighten up the sprawling streets of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, as they flock to Sekar's home.
Videographer / Director: Aravind Kumar Producer: Malayanil, Neha Routela, Nick Johnson Editor: Sonia Estal
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It is a beautiful thing that this man cares for birds by feeding them and taking care of the sick ones. It is sad, though, when he talks of being put in a cage by the birds. Clearly this is becoming somewhat onerous for him. I wonder what happens when he is no longer able to feed all the birds?
Look at that cheap crap he's feeding them...
/u/prismdragon If you have a slot could you add this to birds please?