Mysore/Mysuru, March 21 -- Children, participants take away earthen bird houses, water bowls, bird feeders

People For Animals (PFA), Mysuru, in association with Jeev Daya Jain Charity (JDJC), marked World Sparrow Day on Mar. 20 at its shelter in Bogadi with a programme aimed at creating awareness about sparrow conservation.

Senior Pranic Healing Trainer B. Vaibhav, who was the chief guest, referred to the historical 'Chinese Black Years,' when sparrows were killed in large numbers, resulting in ecological imbalance and serious consequences. He underlined the important role sparrows play in maintaining the natural balance.

Pointing out that sparrows once nested easily on rooftops and in open spaces, Vaibhav said such opportunities have ...