HE GAVE INDIA A VOICE FOR ITS BIRDS Salim Ali is affectionately called the "Birdman of India" because he introduced the country to the incredible world of birds. Carrying his binoculars wherever he went, he trekked from thick jungles to desert plains to better understand the secrets of India's feathered friends, becoming a champion for their conservation and the need to protect nature. WHY READ THIS BOOK? - Discover how one person can become nature's advocate - Learn how to spot birds in the wild - See why bird sanctuaries matter - Be inspired to protect the world around you BORN: 1896 - Wrote the book 'The Book of Indian Birds' - Trekker of jungles, wetlands, and deserts - Founder of bird sanctuaries - Rivaled by very few ornithologists worldwide
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