Karnataka's 'Birdman' grows maize in three acres of land for thousands of birds

In a bid to help the innocent creatures sustain in this critical time, some volunteers have taken the responsibility to feed these animals and birds. Chandrasekhar Kankola, popularly known as the 'Birdman' in Karnataka's Davanagere area, feeds thousands of birds every day through maize farming in three acres of land.

Davanagere (Karnataka): Chandrasekhar Kankola, popularly known as the 'Birdman' in Karnataka's Davanagere area, feeds thousands of birds every day and has been doing so for a decade.

Ever since the lockdown kicked in, Kankole has started growing maize in his three acres of land in Shamanur village. He spends 40 per cent of his income to provide food to these birds by growing the maize.

Despite restrictions, he ventures out, every day, with a mask and a hand sanitiser. It's been more than four months since Kankola started growing maize for these birds.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Kankola said," With the nationwide lockdown in effect, people have been staying at their homes, leaving the animals outside hungry. We should first ensure and protect their natural habitat. Those who have taken shelter in the city, among humans, should be protected as naturally as possible. One way can be to grow the plants and trees that bear foods that the birds and animals can get their food."

"In a bid to help the innocent creatures sustain in this critical time, I have taken the responsibility to feed these birds. During the Lockdown period, I was watching the news channels and I noticed that the problems of the birds that they are not getting an adequate amount of food. So I decided to make something for them by growing maize in my three acres of land," he said.

There are hundreds of species of birds including sparrows, parrots, baya weaver and many more bird species used to fly here to eat the maize. Kankola's family and locals used to come to the field every day to see the birds and to hear the chirping of the birds.