A Story of Love & Dedication
Mr. Sudarson Sah is a retired man living in a modest home in Chintadripet, one of Chennai's oldest neighborhoods. What makes him extraordinary isn't wealth or fame — it's his unwavering commitment to feeding and protecting wild parakeets.
Every single day for 16+ years, rain or shine, he has risen before dawn to prepare food for the birds. He spends a significant portion of his pension on rice, peanuts, and bird seed — not out of obligation, but out of pure love.
The parakeets, in return, have made his rooftop their home. They trust him completely — landing on his arms, shoulders, and head as he moves among them. It's a bond that defies the boundaries between humans and wild creatures.
Mr. Sudarson Sah begins feeding a few stray parakeets on his rooftop in Chintadripet with leftover rice. Just a handful of birds visit each day.
The number of visiting parakeets grows to hundreds. Sudarson starts spending his own pension money on rice and peanuts to feed them twice daily.
Over 5,000 parakeets now visit the rooftop. Local media takes notice. Sudarson builds wooden feeding platforms across his entire rooftop.
Videos of the parakeet gathering go viral on social media, attracting visitors from around the world. International media covers the story.
The Tamil movie "Meiyazhagan" brings wider attention to bird conservation in Chennai. Sudarson's sanctuary becomes a symbol of human-nature harmony.
Up to ~6,000 wild parakeets gather every evening. The sanctuary has become Chennai's most unique urban wildlife experience.
The Birdman of Chennai
A retired man who turned his rooftop into a haven for thousands of wild parakeets. For 16+ years, he has risen every morning before dawn — rain or shine — spending his own pension to feed the birds. A living legend of compassion and an unbreakable bond between man and nature.
Sudarson's Beloved Partner
The quiet force who shows up every single day to help Sudarson prepare the feed and lay out the platforms. She also ensures every visitor feels genuinely welcomed — and leaves with a memory they will treasure for life.
This sanctuary runs on the goodwill of people who give their time and heart freely.
Daily Feeding Support
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Visitor Coordination
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Sanctuary Upkeep
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Community Outreach
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Sudarson wakes before dawn to prepare the feeding platforms — laying out rice, peanuts, and bird seed across wooden planks on the rooftop.
The first wave of parakeets arrives with the sunrise. Within minutes, thousands fill the sky, their green wings catching the golden morning light.
As the sun begins to set, the parakeets return for their evening meal. This is the exclusive visiting window where visitors can witness the magic firsthand.
No video or photo can capture the sheer wonder of 4,000 birds arriving at once. You have to be there.
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