Divya Ramagopal - Wadgaonsheri Dhanvantari Colony, Wadgaon Sheri Pune Maharashtra

The time period in this case is actually 2009 - 2010. We had a small garden in our flat balcony, and there was a lot of open area around with a good density of trees. So there were many birds around, including sparrows. We placed a bird feeder, and a water bowl. Initially the sparrows would come, but fly away the moment they saw us. Over a period of time, they were not scared of us, and would walk next to us! Sometimes crows would come do drink water, and the sparrows would not budge! We also wanted to grow some coriander at home. But the moment they sprouted a little, the sparrows would nibble at them. So we continued to plant coriander for the sparrows. It was a pleasure to see them!