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By NJR / April 1, 2026
Watching the lustrous green grass dancing to the tunes of the wind with the rhythmic chirps of birds are just words put together without any meaning for all those living in the concrete jungles.
Amidst the chaos of speeding vehicles and never-ending honks, feeding a spoonful of food to the hungry pigeons is itself an act of serving nature, meet this nobleman who feeds 75kgs of rice to 3000 parrots, every day!
Watching the lustrous green grass dancing to the tunes of the wind with the rhythmic chirps of birds are just words put together without any meaning for all those living in the concrete jungles. Amidst the chaos of speeding vehicles and never-ending honks, feeding a spoonful of food to the hungry pigeons is itself an act of serving nature to all those living in the cities.
While people were getting used to their lifestyle surrounded by tall gray buildings, Mr.Sekar painted his terrace green with his kind gesture. By profession, he is one of the camera-mechanic of Chennai but with his actions, he is rightly called the birdman of Chennai as he has been feeding more than 3000 parrots twice a day, for almost 16 years!
“It all started in 2004, the year we lost so many lives and homes in the tsunami”, says the birdman of Chennai.
While the people of Tamil Nadu knew about the meaning of tsunami, they experienced the adverse effects of the natural disaster only on 26th December 2004. Chennai was one of the most affected cities and thousands of people lost their lives, many lost their homes, and all their lifelong savings to the giant waves that crushed the state. The whole nation was affected by the tragic event, not just the kith and kin. The tsunami not just destroyed the livelihoods of humans but also affected the birds and animals.
On the very next day of the tsunami, Mr.Sekar fondly remembers that he saw two green parrots on his terrace. With a sense of humanity, he fed a handful of boiled rice to the green couple, without knowing that this simple act will bring him fame and a name in the future.
He was surprised to see two more uninvited guests of the green couple. The number of guests slowly increased day by day with the amount of rice and food he fed them. In no time, Mr.Sekar was feeding 75 kgs of boiled rice to 3000 parrots on his terrace, every morning and evening like clockwork!
“I spend 40% of my income to feed them,” says Mr.Sekar.
Being the food source for 3000 parrots, he has no plans of going on vacation or holiday. To be precise, the parrots took over his daily routine. He spends his mornings, cooking tasty rice and cleaning the terrace for the feast. From 3000 parrots to a few hundred pigeons, he has been feeding the generations of birds for the past 16 years and continues to do so until his last day on earth!
They say nature can find roots anywhere. Mr.Sekar is truly an example of how we can contribute and thank nature with a simple and noble act!
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Meet Chennai’s Birdman: Nourishing Thousands of Feathered Friends for Sixteen Years
The serene sight of lush green grass swaying to the rhythm of the wind, accompanied by the harmonious chirping of birds, may appear as mere words strung together without much significance to those dwelling in the heart of concrete jungles. Amidst the cacophony of rushing vehicles and ceaseless honking, the act of offering a morsel of sustenance to hungry pigeons becomes a profound communion with nature for city dwellers.
In this bustling urban landscape, where towering gray edifices define the skyline, Mr. Sekar stands out as a beacon of greenery and kindness. By profession, he is a camera mechanic in Chennai, but his actions have earned him the well-deserved moniker of the “Birdman of Chennai.” For nearly 16 years, he has been diligently nourishing over 3,000 parrots, twice a day.
“It all began in 2004, the year we witnessed the devastating tsunami,” recounts the Birdman of Chennai.
Although the people of Tamil Nadu were familiar with the term “tsunami,” they truly comprehended its catastrophic impact only on that fateful day, December 26, 2004. Chennai bore the brunt of the disaster, with countless lives lost, homes destroyed, and lifelong savings swept away by the colossal waves that ravaged the state. This calamity not only shattered human livelihoods but also left its imprint on the avian and animal populations.
The day after the tsunami, Mr. Sekar vividly recalls encountering two green parrots on his terrace. Fueled by a sense of empathy, he offered a handful of boiled rice to this avian couple, unaware that this simple gesture would chart the course for his future fame and recognition.
To his surprise, more uninvited feathered guests began to join the initial pair. As the days passed, the number of guests multiplied in tandem with the quantity of rice and food he diligently provided. In no time, Mr. Sekar found himself serving 75 kilograms of boiled rice to a thriving community of 3,000 parrots on his terrace, without fail, every morning and evening.
“I allocate 40% of my income to their sustenance,” Mr. Sekar reveals.
In essence, his routine is now governed by these avian companions, leaving little room for vacations or holidays. The parrots have seamlessly woven themselves into his daily life. Mornings are spent preparing delectable rice dishes and tending to the terrace in anticipation of the feast. From the initial 3,000 parrots to a few hundred pigeons, Mr. Sekar has diligently nurtured multiple generations of birds over the past 16 years and remains steadfast in his commitment until his last day on Earth.
It is often said that nature finds a way to flourish in even the unlikeliest of places. Mr. Sekar exemplifies how a simple yet noble act of kindness can be our humble tribute to and gratitude for the wonders of nature.