Dear Readers:
They get a bad rap, house sparrows, that is; little birds that came from England, or thereabouts, and took over our planet. Well, not quite. But they do threaten local bluebird populations, and I've heard naturalists talk of the need to destroy baby sparrows if found in bluebird nesting boxes.
I don't have a heart for such treatment, even if they are aggressive buggers. It's true, they are aggressive. I'll often find one or two fleeing from my garage if I forgot to close the door. You'll never see bluebirds venture that close. I had fond memories of bluebirds flying overhead when I was a kid. We lived closed to a wooded area and a field, and they were plentiful.
House sparrows are cute in their own way. There's one in front of me right now. It's a male, looking for a handout. I happen to be sitting on a picnic bench, so he's probably learned to find good fixings here. It isn't his fault he's pushy, so leave him alone.
Until later.
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Agree wholeheartedly...we shud leave the lil ones alone!
Everybody knows that birds are cool. Well, they know it if they read my blog. I have some more info on some *seriously* cool birds coming up in a week or so. Stay tuned.
House Sparrows aren't nearly as obnoxious as squirrels. Those little buggers are a menace!
PS - thanks for visit my blog and leaving a comment! C'mon back now!
Hey doodlius:
Your blog won't let me on. Is it my breath or something? Tell me what to do.
House sparrows make a tasty snack for our seagulls.
That deleted comment was just me repeating myself.
Babzy:
Are you sure that deleted comment wasn't some sparrow pie recipe you conjured up?
I dunno what's up with the profile sharing. Looks enabled as far as I can see. Well doh.
Hi Dr. Rick,
Found your blog (shortly after wondering aloud on mine whether or not you had one- so I could read more of your wisdom on life). Thanks for the very helpful advice, encouragement, and information about Lawndale- very much appreciated. Great blog you've got!
After spending some time in Asia with my brother, he sent along a haiku regarding sparrows. Glad you're not killing them even if they are causing problems :-)
Why sits that sparrow
At the zenith of the tree?
He is proud, like me.
Hi Dr. Rick,
Found your blog shortly after wondering aloud if you had one so I could read more of your wisdom on life. Thanks for the very helpful advice, encouragement, and information about Lawndale- very much appreciated. Great blog you've got!
Glad you're not into killing the baby sparrows, even if they are causing some problems :-)
After spending some time in Asia with my brother, he sent along a haiku regarding sparrows:
Why sits that sparrow
At the zenith of the tree?
He is proud, like me.
You wanna see what birds are capable of? Check out my latest post.
http://doodlius.blogspot.com
Birds are cool. Don't take my word for it just because I am one.
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