Where are the tree sparrows?? (1 Viewer)

razorsharp

For the Laugh

• Jan 28, 2008

• #1

I am from Ireland and I have never seen a tree sparrow. Does anyone know of an area where I can be nearly certain of seeing one, paricularly in the leinster area?? Thanks

 

Brosnabirder

Well-known member

• Jan 28, 2008

• #2

HI,
The Wexford Slobs has a population of Tree Sparrows which is present all year. Not sure of an exact location there where you might be sure of seeing them but the visitor centre at the reserve could steer you right.
Also I recall something on the Louth thread recently about them but open to correction on that.
Rogerstown Estuary also has Tree Sparrows .
There are probably lots of places along the east coast which someone local could point you to. Wexford Slobs in winter would be my favourite due to geese.
Hope this helps

 

RKell1

Landrover, it does exactly what it says on the tin

• Feb 4, 2008

• #3

razorsharp said:

I am from Ireland and I have never seen a tree sparrow. Does anyone know of an area where I can be nearly certain of seeing one, paricularly in the leinster area?? Thanks

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Swords Estuary is a good spot, see them reglularly. Usually a good spot is along where everyone feeds the swans. Also found further around the northern side of the estuary, follow road east to small point/beach and you can walk along the track or road (if tide is out) heading north. As you come to 2 large houses you'll see a small river/outflow into the estuary with plenty of trees/shrubbery, this is also a good spot. Keeping low and slow along here can give you great views of Kingfisher perched on posts in river or fishing from wall at the outflow.

 

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Sancho

Well-known member

• Feb 13, 2008

• #4

There are some hanging around the area known as the Windgates, north of Greystones before Bray Head, in stubble fields on the seaward side. Every time I've ever visited the Wexford Slobs, they've been at the visitors' centre giving very close views.

 

razorsharp

For the Laugh

• Feb 14, 2008

• #5

Thanks for the info. I'd love to see one so I think a trip to one of those places is in order!

 

Monahawk

Well-known member

• Aug 29, 2009

• #6

Hi I'm new to the forum so I've just seen your request for Tree Sparrows in Ireland. Dundalk Bay area Co Louth south of Dundalk holds a good few. Portmore Park R.S.P.B reserve Co. Antrim is an excellent site for them. I'm also privileged to have a small colony down my road here in Monaghan. Watch out for Tree/ House Sparrow hybrids too.

Monahawk