There's a sparrow on top of my roof that has been screeching non-stop from first thing in the morning until the birds' bed-time. That's about 14 hours, and has been going on every single day for the last couple of weeks. It's driving me insane - even when the doors and windows are closed I can hear it. How can such a little thing make such a racket? How long will I have to put up with this?
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Noisy sparrow on top of my roof driving me mad! (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Denise M
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Hi Denise and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. Are you sure it's a Sparrow, they don't usually make that much noise? However, it is likely to be a fledgling that is asking for food from the parents. This stage usually passes after a few days.
I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.
I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.
... or, as Mono says! Either are possible at this time of year.
Thank you, Delia - Definitely a sparrow - I can see it! I think as it's at the tip of the roof which overlooks the gap between two houses, the noise seems to echo making it worse. The thing that puzzles me is that if it goes on all day, day after day, surely he should have met a mate by now? Also, it hardly ever takes a break - don't sparrows get sore throats?! I've always had bird feeders + fat balls in my back garden; I suspect it goes away for a quick nibble and then goes straight back for more screeching! It wouldn't be so bad if it didn't sound like it was in distress.
