The COVID-19 lockdown left many feeling isolated, but one individual found solace and companionship in an unexpected place: their balcony. What began as a simple desire to connect with nature has blossomed into a thriving haven for wild birds, and earned Radhika Sonawane the moniker ‘Bird Whisperer’.

Initially, her balcony was a lonely space, with not a single bird venturing close enough to eat from offered hands. But driven by a

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