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Who has a colony of house sparrow and are they a "natural" colony under the eves or did you encourage them using a nest box?
My aunt has a colony of house sparrows under the eves of her roof, they were there when she moved into the house and after she started feeding them they really seemed to thrive with a good few fledglings appearing this year (she tried offering livefood but they weren't interested - the adults simply ate the seeds and then went to the hedges and trees to search for insects). I think there are around 6-10 breeding pairs but it is hard to tell just how many there are and they are all at the end of the house in a small area. And of course will have to wait and see how well they make it through the winter!
Millie & Fly the Border Collies
Hi all
I have a small colony that have taken to living in my Cottoneaster for most of the day. I don't think they roost there though. They are so noisy chatting away at each other it's lovely to see and listen to. They flit from one feeder to another in swift rotation - all going together and taking their turn and then flying on to the other feeder to do the same again. They sit for ages in the shrub all puffed up and looking cute.
Regards
Kerry
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Hi Kezmo, I'm pleased for you that your little colony is still there.
Cheers, Linda.
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