'Bird Man of Bareilly' Distributes Nests to Save Displaced Birds

Bareilly :As rapid urban development leads to widespread felling of trees, leaving countless birds homeless, a young man in Bareilly is stepping up to make a difference. Ankit Yadav, the state president of the Jagruk Yuva Sangh (Aware Youth Association), has earned the moniker 'Bird Man of Bareilly' for his unique and heartwarming campaign to provide a safe refuge for displaced birds. For the past year, he has been distributing free wooden nests, or 'gharaondas,' to households across the city, and the results have been truly inspiring.

Yadav's initiative was born out of a stark observation: the once-familiar sounds of birds have faded from the city's tree-lined avenues. "Development projects have led to massive tree cutting," he explains. "Bareilly's main roads, which were once full of giant trees, are now silent. As a result, birds have lost their natural nesting spots." The turning point came one day when he and his friends were at Stadium Road and witnessed a large tree being cut down. "We saw many birds flying around it, as if they were mourning the loss of their home," he recalls. It was at that moment that they decided to take action.

Since that day, Ankit and his team have been working tirelessly, going door-to-door to distribute the nests. They urge people to hang these shelters in their balconies, terraces, and gardens. The campaign has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response. Many recipients have sent photos and videos to Yadav, showing birds happily occupying the new nests. The most rewarding moments, he says, are when people share that birds have laid eggs and raised their young in these safe havens. This simple act of kindness is proving to be a lifeline for the city's avian population.

Building on the success of his grassroots efforts, Ankit Yadav is now set to take his campaign to the next level. He plans to launch an outreach program in local schools, where he will distribute free nests to students. "Involving children in this campaign will ensure greater success," he says. "They will not only take care of these nests themselves but also inspire their friends and families to join the cause."

This new phase aims to instill a sense of environmental responsibility and empathy for nature in the younger generation. By engaging children, the campaign hopes to create a ripple effect that will foster a more compassionate and nature-friendly society.