Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Delhi Brothers Rescue 23,000+ Birds from Kite Strings
Two brothers in Delhi, India, have been saving birds for many years.
They started when they were teenagers and saw a bird hurt by a kite string.
Now, they run a rescue center from their home and have saved over 23,000 birds.
They help birds that are hurt by kite strings, which can cut their wings or cause other injuries.
The brothers don't have formal training in bird rescue, but they learn from experts in the US.
They need more help and money to save even more birds.
They hope people will fly kites less so fewer birds get hurt.
Delhi brothers Nadeem and Mohammad Saud have rescued over 23,000 birds injured by kite strings (manjhas) since 2003.
They founded the NGO 'Wildlife Rescue' in 2010 to formalize their efforts, saving birds from over 100 species.
The brothers operate from their home, treating birds with injuries ranging from minor cuts to severe trauma and diseases.
They rely on donations and part-time volunteers, including a veterinarian, to care for around 100 birds at any given time.
The brothers advocate for reduced kite flying and better funding to expand their rescue operations and establish a dedicated bird hospital.
- Who
- Nadeem and Mohammad Saud, Delhi-based brothers
- What
- Rescuing and rehabilitating birds injured by kite strings (manjhas)
- When
- Since 2003, with NGO founded in 2010
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To save birds from injuries and death caused by entanglement in kite strings
- Rescued Birds
- 23,000+
- Species Saved
- 100+
- NGO Founded
- Wildlife Rescue (2010)
- Peak Rescue Month
- August (Independence Day)
- Manjha Ban Year
- 2017
- Brothers' Names
- Nadeem and Mohammad Saud
- Current Birds in Care
- 100 (on any given day)