Sparrows

[Jacksparrow]

Have a house sparrow currently roosting under the porch roof. It flew out at dusk but came back. So just went out with a small torch and found it.

Will you be charging rent?

[Willpar]

Is back again tonight. Looks like it goes there quite often by the looks of the CCs. Nice and dry and out of the weather.

[Willpar]

House sparrow still roosting under the porch roof.

[Jacksparrow]

House sparrow still roosting under the porch roof.

I'm surprised he still has it to himself.

[Willpar]

Am just wondering if the exhaust from the combi boiler warms it up a bit. Though the flu is several feet away from where it roost.

[Jacksparrow]

Am just wondering if the exhaust from the combi boiler warms it up a bit. Though the flu is several feet away from where it roost.

Just being right by the house will make it a little warmer and if the windchill is reduced so much the better.

[Willpar]

Must be a nice cozy place JS.

[Jacksparrow]

For no apparent reason my visiting Sparrow flock seems to have reduced in numbers . There was a time not long ago when I reckoned there were about 20 to 30 but now I'm lucky to see 10 at one time. The ones that still come look healthy enough and I have seen no sign of sickness
Perhaps a near neighbour is feeding them better and I hope that is the reason rather than them dying off.

[Willpar]

Will have to take a look at mine. Was also getting large numbers but have not taken much notice lately.

[Jacksparrow]

Will have to take a look at mine. Was also getting large numbers but have not taken much notice lately.

I have been as guilty as anyone of taking my Sparrow population for granted as they have been a constant presence for many years.