Sparrows & Gardens

WS

Let's hope the planners take note!

Lai

I have only just seen this WS. It is sad to hear they are in decline but i'm sure we had some sparrows in our wisteria this year but I will be looking at putting some sparrow friendly bushes in the garden next year.

littlewid-x-

We really are doing well with our Sparrows. I estimate we have a flock of about 30 now, which when you consider we did'nt have any that we saw when we first moved here is really pleasing
WS

I need to think about this, I only saw one this year, although they may be there somewhere. I see plenty at the farm down the road so need to encourage them over here

On a bright note I've seen plenty of house martins and swallows these last few blustery days, presumably the swallows are picking up lots of insects before they migrate.

Lai

I think your right there Lai. The Swallows here were having a field day while the winds were on. They were swooping around, and really low all over the place. Our Sparrows go mad on the fat balls, and the seed. Like you we live in a farm area, and all though we did'nt see any at first, after we started putting the feeder out, we had a little group of about half a dozen. Over the last couple of years they have really increased in numbers. It really is a laugh when I put the fatballs out at tea time its a question of how many Sparrows can you get on 3 fat balls. I will try to get a photo of them
WS

That would be wonderful WS. I really miss seeing the Sparrows, I suppose it's because i've always taken them for granted. We saw plenty in Bilbao, they had a lovely park there, so at least I have seen some.

Funny about the Swallows, I was driving through the field and had to stop several times as they were swooping so low and fast over and around me, dodging my little white car - it was a lovely sight, but one for a video not a camera

Lai

Yes they are much to fast foe a camera, and you would'nt get the effect. Trouble was on Monday the wind was that stong where they were flying you would have had a problem keeping them in the frame
WS

How many sparrows can you get on 3 fatballs ?


Plus a few on the seed feeder

I'd only just put these out. The Sparrows are lined up on the ridge waiting

And as soon as I go in they are down

WS

They are greedy little devils, but the numbers have really grown so the food must be doing them good
WS

Oh, not many sparrows there then WS Boy there are loads of them, what an amazing sight that is, I bet it's just brilliant to watch. I love those pictures and am so glad you posted them

littlewid-x-

Thanks LW. They really are brilliant to watch, one comes down first then they arrive enmass, and when ther are startled its like a sun burst with all of them going off in different directions
WS

Big ask now WS, if you could get a video of them it would be wonderful Are the feeders in Poppys view? if so what does she make of them?

littlewid-x-