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Addepalli Venkata Mallikarjuna Vittal -
Lingampally, Hyderabad Serilingampally Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh
Interesting enough, to see sparrows grow in an atmosphere where there is enough grain, insects and open terrain with deciduous trees, and ofcourse huge trees would be an added advantage. That supports variety of birds though, but with what is very meagre amount of food for us, its a fiesta that day spared for them. They truly control pests such as cockroaches, small insects such as lightworms, beetles, bugs, wasps, etc., along with lizards, who have a major contribution in eradicating these pests. Usually residential areas with multistoried buildings have the drains, sewage pipes full of roaches. They do outbound at evenings here. These flying insects crawl upon and into houses, live and rampant cozily if overlooked. Sparrows observe these creatures movements and do eat them. More the birds more the control. The planet earth hosts a massive 17 trillion species of insects in various forms and the best eco-control contribution is from birds, lizards, snakes too. Many consider snakes in India as a pest, a danger, a wierd thing till date, but they do control pests like rats, bandicoots, and dwell on small birds within reach. This inturn keeps eco system in. Sparrows certainly need some waterhole (continuous or continual) that lets them quench their thirst, bathe and swirl in these waters, preferably cool waters. Another natural incidence I shall quote very soon in this episode of House Sparrows, after a short nap.
Interesting enough, to see sparrows grow in an atmosphere where there is enough grain, insects and open terrain with deciduous trees, and ofcourse huge trees would be an added advantage. That supports variety of birds though, but with what is very meagre amount of food for us, its a fiesta that day spared for them. They truly control pests such as cockroaches, small insects such as lightworms, beetles, bugs, wasps, etc., along with lizards, who have a major contribution in eradicating these pests. Usually residential areas with multistoried buildings have the drains, sewage pipes full of roaches. They do outbound at evenings here. These flying insects crawl upon and into houses, live and rampant cozily if overlooked. Sparrows observe these creatures movements and do eat them. More the birds more the control. The planet earth hosts a massive 17 trillion species of insects in various forms and the best eco-control contribution is from birds, lizards, snakes too. Many consider snakes in India as a pest, a danger, a wierd thing till date, but they do control pests like rats, bandicoots, and dwell on small birds within reach. This inturn keeps eco system in. Sparrows certainly need some waterhole (continuous or continual) that lets them quench their thirst, bathe and swirl in these waters, preferably cool waters. Another natural incidence I shall quote very soon in this episode of House Sparrows, after a short nap.
Addepalli Venkata Mallikarjuna Vittal -
Dwarakapuram Musi Belt, Behin DSNR Bus Depot Vidyuth Nagar, Dilsukh Nagar Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh
Over a period of 10 to 15 years since we resided in Dwarakapuram colony say from 1974 to 1989 the entire clan of sparrows somehow disappeared. The reasons were numerous including but not limited to Sewage and Drainage system through septic tanks into river, high pollution from various industries, firms and localities, heavy and dense population which outnumbered the visitors, cultivation of grass within the valley in extended belts where birds were safe, extensive deforestration. Uppal, Ramanthapur were remote enough that the land area was full of lush green trees and enough space for breeding places. The waters mainly turned murkier day by day and by 1990 they were core rotten.
Over a period of 10 to 15 years since we resided in Dwarakapuram colony say from 1974 to 1989 the entire clan of sparrows somehow disappeared. The reasons were numerous including but not limited to Sewage and Drainage system through septic tanks into river, high pollution from various industries, firms and localities, heavy and dense population which outnumbered the visitors, cultivation of grass within the valley in extended belts where birds were safe, extensive deforestration. Uppal, Ramanthapur were remote enough that the land area was full of lush green trees and enough space for breeding places. The waters mainly turned murkier day by day and by 1990 they were core rotten.
Addepalli Venkata Mallikarjuna Vittal -
Dwarakapuram Musi Belt, Behin DSNR Bus Depot Vidyuth Nagar, Dilsukh Nagar Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh
Being a hardcore naturologist am fond of flora and fauna and has spotted variety of birds, small animals and variety of reptiles in Musi River valley belt area which extended from old high court to nacharam and far interior to the outskirts. The wise told, sparrows dwell where abundance rules, where ample grains and nuts are found, where people are happy and live well. Nevertheless to say, its a thirll to share my experience as a kid in these forests. Variety of birds including some variety of sparrows used to dwell the musi belt fed exclusively on hunting fish. Small but abundant of fish were available and musi was clear waters. So large number of birds would visit this place from across the places during daytime. Apart from, the seema chintha kaaya (also called as Goras Amli, Ganga Imli, Kodukkappuli, Seeme hunase, Vilayati chinch,) in various languages was their part of diet. A variety of birds including parrots, red beaked ones and black spotted doves were especailly fond of the ripe guavas and the seethaphal which were sparsely seen in Musi belt and banks.
Being a hardcore naturologist am fond of flora and fauna and has spotted variety of birds, small animals and variety of reptiles in Musi River valley belt area which extended from old high court to nacharam and far interior to the outskirts. The wise told, sparrows dwell where abundance rules, where ample grains and nuts are found, where people are happy and live well. Nevertheless to say, its a thirll to share my experience as a kid in these forests. Variety of birds including some variety of sparrows used to dwell the musi belt fed exclusively on hunting fish. Small but abundant of fish were available and musi was clear waters. So large number of birds would visit this place from across the places during daytime. Apart from, the seema chintha kaaya (also called as Goras Amli, Ganga Imli, Kodukkappuli, Seeme hunase, Vilayati chinch,) in various languages was their part of diet. A variety of birds including parrots, red beaked ones and black spotted doves were especailly fond of the ripe guavas and the seethaphal which were sparsely seen in Musi belt and banks.
Addepalli Venkata Mallikarjuna Vittal -
Aarambh Township, Papireddy Colony Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh
A next next door in a confined area, and various sparrow nests, frequent visits of groups of sparrows during early morning hours and several during the day. Am thrilled and overjoyed to see sparrows and other endangered birds in Hyderabad after 3 dacades. The place where I was born and brought up Erramanjil quarters, Dilsukhnagar in early 70's and 80's were seen with black spotted doves, parrots, robins, sparrows (variety of them) and some wood peckers among some 80 varieties in Musi semi-forest area. The waters in Musi were clear, a beauty of its own, serene and natural was the entire valley stretching long long distances.
A next next door in a confined area, and various sparrow nests, frequent visits of groups of sparrows during early morning hours and several during the day. Am thrilled and overjoyed to see sparrows and other endangered birds in Hyderabad after 3 dacades. The place where I was born and brought up Erramanjil quarters, Dilsukhnagar in early 70's and 80's were seen with black spotted doves, parrots, robins, sparrows (variety of them) and some wood peckers among some 80 varieties in Musi semi-forest area. The waters in Musi were clear, a beauty of its own, serene and natural was the entire valley stretching long long distances.
