Birds of different feathers

Brothers Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad, aged 33 and 36, began an initiative to rescue birds back in 2003. They have managed to save about 5,000 birds so far. Beginning the initiative only as a pastime, they had no idea that their hobby would translate into a career. The brothers have managed to raise the necessary funds on their own and have hired several veterinary doctors for the treatment of the birds they rescue. To date, thousands of birds have been treated, including black kites, vultures, hawks, eagles, owls and peregrine falcons.

Brothers Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad, aged 33 and 36, began an initiative to rescue birds back in 2003. They have managed to save about 5,000 birds so far. Beginning the initiative only as a pastime, they had no idea that their hobby would translate into a career. The brothers have managed to raise the necessary funds on their own and have hired several veterinary doctors for the treatment of the birds they rescue. To date, thousands of birds have been treated, including black kites, vultures, hawks, eagles, owls and peregrine falcons. The brothers also have a helpline number on which they say they receive at least 10 to 15 calls everyday. They are now planning to expand their operations by taking their charitable trust to the international arena.

Birds rescueMohammad SaudNadeem Shehzad

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About The Author

Ashish Sharma

Ashish Sharma is an award-winning photojournalist with a lens that captures the 'moment' in its minutest detail. With over a decade in photojournalism, he is currently Deputy Photo Editor at Open Magazine

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