house sparrow

The next day was spent idling about town. We'd had two long and busy days so needed a bit of down time. Clive and Glen walked up to Pulpit Rock, a view point overlooking the bay, but that was going to be a step too far for me, so I took the car. Most of my pictures that day were views, but I...

On our way from the ferry to the village we had passed a rather nice guest house that did afterrnoon tea, so we headed back there. What a lovely friendly lady and what a lovely tea she provided for us. Even the House Sparrows seemed to enjoy her hospitality.

"Look Mum & Dad I am feeding myself"

Our most common garden bird according to bird surveys.

I don't know if he'd come down to build sand castles, though I didn't see his bucket and spade LOL. This was actually the last species I expected to see on the beach. Perhaps it was the shade he was after, it was a very hot day.

A bit further along the lane, and more CC's calling and all I could find was a House Sparrow. Still at least he displayed for me and it was a trip tick LOL. ... and another ooops shot. Possibly explains why it might be a little out of focus?

This female has a family to raise here.

An everyday garden visitor, testing out a newly installed bird table. And a sad admission, the first picture I have taken of the humble House Sparrow!

He is in his winter plumage and keeping an eye on me thru a widow, incase I through some food out for him.

Of course you all know this is a male. It was introduced to this country in 1850, and by 1910 it had spread from New York to California. It was the most common bird when I grew up in suburbia New Jersey, but I haven't seen one since we moved to the forest.

Taken in the garden yesterday this House Sparrow sat for a couple on minutes before landing on the bird table

with thanks for all your generous comments. You might not enjoy the climate if you visited Norway, but you'd feel right at home with all the Rooks and Hooded Crows and House Sparrows we have around Trondheim ;) And that brings me to April.

House Sparrow in Holly tree.

We didn't have too many snowy days this last winter, but I had to record at least one image of the white stuff. Chaffinch and House Sparrows digging around looking for what's sunk below the surface. TTTW

Nesting material !

Dear (birding) friends, my holidays are near up and I'm quite busy. So I won't be able to write as many comments on all the beautiful photos as I would love to. But I can always take some time to have a look at them and enjoy them. And I would like to go on posting photos as often as possible...

Dear (birding) friends, my holidays are near up and I'm quite busy. So I won't be able to write as many comments on all the beautiful photos as I would love to. But I can always take some time to have a look at them and enjoy them. And I would like to go on posting photos as often as possible...

Dear (birding) friends, my holidays are near up and I'm quite busy. So I won't be able to write as many comments on all the beautiful photos as I would love to. But I can always take some time to have a look at them and enjoy them. And I would like to go on posting photos as often as possible...

This is my contribution to World House Sparrow Day today.

Seeing it is the world House Sparrow Day, I have put up this photograph.

Well Peeps, Its an early start for me this morning, as I have to get meself sorted for a hospital appointment...I hope y'all have a great day/week.

She was waiting for me to feed her!!!