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Man rescues wild birds, even without a roof over his head

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A Kenyan man who once lived on the streets now shares his small home with a small flock of rescued birds. Rodgers Oloo Magutha has nursed dozens of injured kites, owls and storks back to health, filling a gap in a country with few rehabilitation centres.

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  • Roger Ulu-Meguita rescues and nurses injured wild birds in Nairobi 5s
  • His passion for birds began as a child near Lake Nakuru National Park 14s
  • Despite homelessness, he continues to care for birds despite social stigma 47s
  • Birds face threats like habitat loss, disease, and injury in the area 1m 16s
  • Roger's efforts fill a gap in Kenya's wild bird conservation 2m 17s