World Sparrow Day: A Call to Protect Our Vanishing Feathered Friends
By G.S. Gopal Raaj, Editor – City Today News
Bengaluru, March 20, 2025 – Once a common sight in our homes, gardens, and marketplaces, the humble house sparrow is now disappearing at an alarming rate. On this World Sparrow Day, observed annually on March 20, environmentalists are urging citizens to take action to protect these birds from extinction.
The theme for this year, “Protect Sparrows, Preserve Nature,” highlights the critical role that sparrows play in maintaining ecological balance. Experts cite rapid urbanization, loss of green spaces, radiation from mobile towers, and excessive pesticide use as major reasons for their decline.
“These birds are an indicator of environmental health. If sparrows are vanishing, it’s a sign that our environment is under stress,” says a leading ornithologist. Conservationists suggest simple yet effective steps like setting up bird feeders, providing water sources, planting native trees, and reducing pesticide use to help revive their dwindling population.
Various schools, NGOs, and birdwatching groups across Karnataka are organizing awareness campaigns, tree-planting drives, and sparrow conservation initiatives. The government and urban planners must also step up efforts to integrate biodiversity protection into city planning.
As we mark World Sparrow Day, let us pledge to make our cities and homes sparrow-friendly, ensuring that future generations wake up to their cheerful chirping once again.
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