Rohit Mandal -
Malcha Marg Malcha New Delhi Delhi
I have a rooftop garden on a 880sq ft , for 15 years I break day by feeding My Bhutia dogs leftover scraps of meat and rice along with my Morning tea .Infact the local Crows, Parakeets and sparrows create quite a spectacle by showing up each time I go to the Terrace. I have pots and water dips across the roof and feed Bajra and left over rice and rotis , these attract a array of Sparrows 10 -15,Squirrels,Crows,7 Sisters, the occasional kite and Hawk.Bulbuls, Koels and seasonal birds also come in.
I have a resident pair of Sun Birds who nest yearly for 15 years. We are blessed by a Bulbul deciding to nest in for the last 2 years.
I have a eco system of Hand feed ,seasonal flowers , plants and have a wide range of insects and a few varities of Butterflies , red ants, Tiddies to keep the Birds interested.
Earlier period-
We had more Trees Ashoka and Ber and had flocks of Birds in 100s ..Neighbours cut trees, and built new buildings and a drastic fall in Birds.Infact we had so many Mainas in aparticular corner of Trees that the bird songs were constant at mornings and evenings..Alas the trees got cut while I was away by a neighbour and the Birds reduced.
With visiting freinds and kids I try and educate on my BIRDS MY FRIENDS ON MY ROOF.
I have a rooftop garden on a 880sq ft , for 15 years I break day by feeding My Bhutia dogs leftover scraps of meat and rice along with my Morning tea .Infact the local Crows, Parakeets and sparrows create quite a spectacle by showing up each time I go to the Terrace. I have pots and water dips across the roof and feed Bajra and left over rice and rotis , these attract a array of Sparrows 10 -15,Squirrels,Crows,7 Sisters, the occasional kite and Hawk.Bulbuls, Koels and seasonal birds also come in.
I have a resident pair of Sun Birds who nest yearly for 15 years. We are blessed by a Bulbul deciding to nest in for the last 2 years.
I have a eco system of Hand feed ,seasonal flowers , plants and have a wide range of insects and a few varities of Butterflies , red ants, Tiddies to keep the Birds interested.
Earlier period-
We had more Trees Ashoka and Ber and had flocks of Birds in 100s ..Neighbours cut trees, and built new buildings and a drastic fall in Birds.Infact we had so many Mainas in aparticular corner of Trees that the bird songs were constant at mornings and evenings..Alas the trees got cut while I was away by a neighbour and the Birds reduced.
With visiting freinds and kids I try and educate on my BIRDS MY FRIENDS ON MY ROOF.
