A Rare Species of Uncle Summary Class 5 English Gul Mohar

Summary

Once upon a time, there was a special uncle in the narrator's family, and his name was Salim mamoo. He was the brother of the narrator's grandmother, Kamoo. The family lived in Bandra, Bombay, and they were all lovers of nature. The narrator's parents, especially her father, got interested in birds because of Salim mamoo.

Salim mamoo and the narrator's family often went birdwatching together, waking up early in the morning to explore Borivali Park, which is now a national park. Salim mamoo was a unique birdwatcher because he had a special talent. He could see and hear things about birds that others couldn't. He also had a lot of energy and could walk long distances, even when he was old.

However, Salim mamoo was a bit grumpy when he drove his jeep. The family learned to close their eyes and hope for the best when he was on the road. But despite his grumpiness, he loved children and had a great sense of humor. He even played hide-and-seek with the narrator and her cousins, although he didn't like too much noise.

Salim mamoo had a passion for birds, and he influenced the narrator and her family to be interested in nature and conservation. He wrote a book called "Common Indian Birds" with the narrator's mother, and many people used it to identify birds. Salim mamoo had a way of making birdwatching fun, and he had a lot of young followers who were interested in wildlife.

Even though Salim mamoo scolded the children at times, he always made them laugh with his funny faces and jokes. He was a hardworking person who typed his books early in the morning, even if it disturbed the sleep of the children in the family.

One special memory was when the narrator and her cousin baked a cake for Salim mamoo's birthday. The cake didn't turn out perfect, but Salim mamoo found humor in the situation, and everyone had a good laugh.

Salim mamoo's love for birds and nature left a lasting impact on the narrator and her family. They have fond memories of him, surrounded by young birdwatchers, and the joy on his face when he looked at birds, whether they were rare or common.

List of Difficult Words with Meanings

• Habitat: The natural environment in which a plant or animal lives.
• Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment.
• Envied: To feel a desire for what someone else has.
• Grumpiness: A state of being irritable or moody.
• Birdwatchers: People who observe and study birds in their natural habitat.
• Croaky: A rough or hoarse sound, like the sound of a frog.
• Inconvenience: Something that causes trouble or discomfort.
• Tolerance: The ability to endure or accept something unpleasant.
• Convenience: The state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty.
• Passion: A strong and intense interest or love for something.