House Sparrows, times gone by (1 Viewer)

[orchidandy]

House Sparrows, I'm new to this site, main interest wild flowers especially UK native orchids. However last week in tiny village N. Norfolk had vivid reminder of my youth, some 6oyr. ago when they were common place in the industrial NW where I originate. I can't remember last time I saw one, (or Starlings for that matter), I now live in B'ham in the UK midlands. It was such a joy and surprise to see a dozen or more dashing around.
Meant as much to me as those that I percieve as birders would consider as common species. Bit like me amongst a sea of wild flowers, and being prone to walk by a Common Spotted Orchid; how sad!
Wonder when I will see some more of the perky little fellows?

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi there Andy and a warm welcome to you from those of us on staff here at BirdForum
We're glad you found us and please join in wherever you like.

Have you put any bird feeders out for them? That might help you see a few more birds

 

[delia todd]

Hi Andy and a warm welcome from me too. There's a few populations of House Sparrows round here, but I'm not seeing too much of mine at the moment. Not sure if it was that extreme heat last week or something to do with bird flu (hope not!)

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello Andy and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Kevriano]

Welcome. Come to Norfolk Certainly on the coast there are still healthy populations of Starlings and Sparrows. We have both in the garden daily and they both nest here too, the Starlings love my Ash Tree. I had 163 in it one day last winter.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola Andy! Welcome to Birdforum

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.