Rose-ringed Parakeet: National No Fly Day
Yes, you heard that right. Today is National No Fly Day. This day is observed yearly on August 15. It is a day when birds are warned to not take flight. Because we love flying, no one looks forward to National No Fly Day. We have to stay cooped up in our nests, as venturing out is too risky. But it can't be avoided. Here is Mr. Rose-ringed Parakeet warning his child from flying today. Why do we observe No Fly Day when we don't want to? It is simple, we have no choice. Every year on August 15, humans celebrate their Independence Day. On this day, humans gather on their terraces to fly their kites. A fun sport for them is a death trap for us. While we can spot the brightly coloured kites competing in the air, it is the transparent thread connected to the kite. Mr. Parakeet shares, "It is deadly. Many of our friends and family members got injured by the invisible thread. The thread is so sharp that it can cause permanent damage. Some lost their wings while others