In
Sept. 2013, I had posted on the squawks.... i.e., the sounds of
green parrots at Royapettah, yes middle
of Chennai. To read the older
post click here. : Green Parrots
Bharathi
Salai, earlier known as ‘Pycrofts road’ wounds its way from Marina ground
[Kannagi Statue / Presidency college] till Royapettah Tower clock – or more
famously the EA Mall now….. the mall built on 10 acre site is a landmark – a
place frequented by youngsters now… Parrots,
also known as psittacines are birds of the roughly 372 species in 86 genera
that make up the order Psittaciformes. Though we may never understand those differences,
for sure, we get attracted by that great green parrot with red beaks.
Parrots are among the most intelligent birds, and the ability of some
species to imitate human voices enhances their popularity as pets. When
was the last time you saw a free parrot in close quarters……….
That
post described in detail my choice encounter with hundreds of them along with
the man who has been feeding them for decade.
Mr
C Sekar could pass off as another next-door neighbour…. He is a well known photographer – a camera repairer – there was
this impressive article in The Hindu a few years ago on his collection of about
4,500 cameras - in different shapes, sizes, colours and
brands.
Royapettah
is a crowded area and Pycrofts road nearer EA bursts in traffic. On this
part of the road, there are so many shops dealing with mattresses, pillows and
other accessories that mankind requires for peaceful sleep in the stressful
world… there are vehicles of every kind as men and machines jostle for space…
in the mornings and in the evenings, one must lift their head – to see the
‘natural stress buster’………… the most beautiful green parrots lining up.
I
thought of doing a follow-up round up, not to check – as I could easily
understand the passion with which Sekar has been taking care of them.........
this time, I was equipped with a better camera and hence was enamoured to go
again – to click some more photos of those beautiful birds and hear their
chirping more.
There was marvellous opportunity
but one was lost in seeing them rather than taking photos .............. in the
city life, everyone is busy and people often do not find time to talk to their
family, leave alone talking and doing something to their neighbours and amongst
us Sekars do exist…
With
regards – S. Sampathkumar
14th
April 2014.
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