Where have the sparrows of Delhi gone?
by Ramit • May 8, 2012 • General • 3 Comments
UPDATE on 16th Aug 2012: Its quite a coincidence that a few months back I wrote the post below, about the vanishing species of sparrows and today I see that finally the Delhi Government has woken up to the issue of conservation of Sparrows (full report).
I grew up in Delhi in the 80’s and 90’s, a pair of sparrows would invariably build their nest in a narrow crevice in the wall of our apartment block. They would lay eggs, feed their young ones. Since the last few months, I am trying to spot sparrows in neighborhoods of Delhi…I have not succeeded in spotting even one nor have I heard their chirping sounds. Pigeons, Crow, Kites and other birds are there as usual, but no sparrows to sight, not even in parks with a lot of trees, like Lodhi Gardens in central Delhi. I do not know about other neighborhoods of Delhi. But till two-three years back, I remember these birds flocking our balcony and many living on trees nearby. Now this common house bird is harder to see in the city. Does any one have a clue, where have all sparrows of Delhi DISAPPEARED?
A song from Rockstar movie suits the situation “Oh Nadaan Parindey Ghar aajaa”………..
I’m animal lover and had special attachment with sparrow since it was my pet but now sparrows are like extinct . They are seen nowhere .Miss them …their sound sweetness cuteness and presence…..just wish them back….as ever before
Yes we also agree…it is a sad situation. But finally attenion is being focussed on this prob so we still have hope.
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Hi. I would like to use one or two of your sparrow photos as a part of a larger painting.
They are so expressive. Please let me know. Thank you. Shirlee Cunningham