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Hedging his bets
Doc Duck

Hedging his bets (Passer domesticus)

I think that may be why House Sparrows are drawn to hedges. From the top of a hedge they can jump any direction if they sense a threat - either side of the hedge, up into the air, down into deep cover ... all are equally accessible escape routes.
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Habitat
streetside hedge
Location
Trondheim, Norway
Date taken
11 Feb 2020
Scientific name
Passer domesticus
Equipment used
Nikon 7500, Nikkor 80-400
delia todd
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Yeah... you're probably right about that Ann.

Isn't he looking good sat up there (was the the same guy as in your other post?
 
crs
You have shown the bird in a very nice light. The advantage of the hedge seems obvius.
 

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