![]() We hope that members of the group will support Wildlife Rescue in their inspiring work in every possible way. In order to help these hapless birds, In case you see any injured birds, please contact Wildlife Rescue 9810029698 With the advent of imported Chinese kite-flying synthetic threads, birds today have little chance of recovery as these threads simply chop the wings off. ![]() The month of August is especially bad for birds as it heralds a season of heightened paper-kite flying activity, with manjha threads crisscrossing the sky and maiming and mutilating birds by the hundreds. The manjha thread, which is a thread crusted with crushed glass, acts like hanging swords that maim these birds in flight. However, the seemingly harmless practice of kite flying has caused enormous damage to the bird population in Delhi and also in other parts in India. In popular culture, places like old Delhi always conjures images of the sky filled with hundred of paper flying kites. However, this has also been the undoing of Black Kites and other birds because Old Delhi also has a longer tradition of paper-kite flying or patang bazi. ![]() Even as the shops provide the raptors with a constant supply of food, the birds in turn perform their duty as scavengers to clean the area and reducing the chances of the breakout of an epidemic. It is fortuitous that the brothers reside in Chawri Bazar in Old Delhi, an area which has a healthy population of scavengers like Black Kites which have been attracted to the several meat and butcher shops that are set up in that area. As recognition of the selfless and noble work that these brothers have been doing, Nadeem Shehzad was appointed as an Honorary Wildlife Warden of Delhi a few years back. The organisation has been tr eating and rehabilitating injured birds for several years. Spearheaded by two brothers from Chawri Bazar, Nadeem Shehzad and Muhammad Saud, Wildlife Rescue has been working tirelessly for several years for the welfare of birds, especially Black Kites and other birds of prey, commonly known as raptors. For more information, Golden Gate Audubon has this great brochure Healthy Trees, Healthy Birds.Wildlife Rescue is a non-profit organisation registered as a charitable trust under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Many birds in our area nest from March 1 and August 31. Nesting Birds: In the spring, when cleaning up your yard and hedges or trees be conscious of nesting birds. It is especially important to clean hummingbird feeders as they can harbor mold. Feeders and bird baths should be scrubbed down and rinsed weekly with a bleach solution. Eating poisoned prey can be deadly to both wild animals (raccoons, opossums, and skunks) and birds (owls and hawks) as well as domestic animals (pet cats and dogs).Ĭlean Feeders and Water: Unfortunately, disease is easily spread when multiple birds gather at our feeders and water sources. For rats and other vermin, use traps rather than poison. Avoid it if at all possible, as both birds and the insects that they thrive on depend on healthy yards. Above all, be conscious of your pesticide use. Discard all your oils and liquid hazards properly. ![]() This is fairly easy outside now with all our city and county containers. Toxic Waste: Keep all your garbage covered. The Sacramento Audubon Cat Policy offers more information on this issue. Learn more at the ABC Website or check out this article from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.Ĭat Predation: We all love our cats but it is well known that outdoor cats are responsible for millions of bird deaths nationally. The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) provides information on a number of these products. There are numerous products for sale and DIY solutions to help prevent birds hitting your windows. This can be fatal, of course, but if the bird is just stunned the best thing you can do is to protect it from further harm until it’s able to recover. Window Strikes: You’ve undoubtedly heard, from time to time, a bird striking the window. Some hazards include window strikes, cat predation, and toxic waste both in our garbage and water. Around your yard and its environs there are several things you can do to safeguard your local birds. ![]()
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