Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Punjab's Birdsong Movement: Sandeep Dhaula's Mission
Sandeep Dhaula is a man from Punjab who started a mission to help birds when he was just 15 years old.
He noticed that birds were disappearing because of buildings and other changes in their homes.
So, he started making special boxes for birds to live in and planting trees they like.
He also teaches farmers about how birds help the environment.
A documentary called 'The Birdsong' tells his story.
He has made over 300,000 bird homes in Punjab and is now expanding to Haryana.
He also wants to help other small creatures like fireflies and butterflies.
He teaches children about the importance of birds and how they prevent crop damage.
He believes in creating safe spaces for birds to restore their natural habitats.
Sandeep Dhaula started a mission at 15 to create safe spaces for birds in Punjab.
He makes special nesting boxes for birds like sparrows, owls, and neelkanth using durable materials.
Dhaula educates farmers about the role of birds in the ecosystem and reduces pesticide use.
A documentary, 'The Birdsong,' chronicles his journey and the environmental issues in Punjab.
Over 300,000 bird homes have been created in Punjab, with the initiative expanding to Haryana.
- Who
- Sandeep Dhaula, a conservationist from Punjab
- What
- A mission to create and conserve safe spaces for birds
- When
- Started in 2005, ongoing
- Where
- Barnala, Punjab, and expanding to Haryana
- Why
- To address the disappearance of birds due to urbanization and environmental degradation
- Name
- Sandeep Dhaula
- Age
- 39
- Location
- Barnala, Punjab
- Birds
- Sparrows, Owls, Neelkanth
- Trees
- Ber, Shisham, Peepal, Banyan
- Bird Homes
- 300,000
- Documentary
- The Birdsong
- Director
- Sucheta Phule, Aarna Vohra
- Producer
- Shellee
- Duration
- 21 minutes