Question

A month back, I found a street cat which I started giving food and water too day by day, and yesterday, on a walk to the gym, I found a bird on the middle of the road. The bird had dust all over it's face, and could not seem to fly. I knew a place where food and water was kept which was a small walking distance from where I found the bird. I picked the bird up and brought it there.

In reminisicing of my "good act", I started feeling a bit confused. If I had left the bird on the road, it may be it that either a car ran over it, or another street cat would have eaten it (there are quite a bit of street cats where I live). So, by providing support to any such street cat(*), I am indirectly endagaring the bird.

Answer 1

Feeding street cats may indirectly endanger birds, as cats are natural predators. It is important to provide support to both street cats and birds but in separate ways.

Step-by-step explanation:

By providing support to street cats, you may indirectly endanger birds. This is because street cats are natural predators and could potentially harm or kill birds. Cats have a strong hunting instinct and will often chase and catch birds as prey. When you found the bird on the road covered in dust and unable to fly, you made a compassionate choice to bring it to a place with food and water.

However, it's important to note that by feeding street cats, you may unintentionally attract them to the area where the bird was found, increasing the risk of predation. It is recommended to provide support to both street cats and birds, but in separate ways. Set up feeding stations for cats away from areas frequented by birds, and consider supporting local organizations that focus on bird conservation.