tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post3123225647583077567..comments2023-10-09T09:31:50.089-04:00Comments on One Jackdaw Birding: Old World SparrowsHilke Brederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-41846544081592659092011-11-27T17:33:36.076-05:002011-11-27T17:33:36.076-05:00Thank you all for your thoughtful comments! Michel...Thank you all for your thoughtful comments! Michelle of ramblingwoods, take a look at my post on bats. <br />http://onejackdawbirding.blogspot.com/2009/10/catastrophic-decline-of-bats.html<br />There is not going to be any reason to be afraid of them, because, sadly, they are not going to around for much longerHilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-69430883548224784602011-11-27T14:37:45.091-05:002011-11-27T14:37:45.091-05:00a friend sent me that book and due to my multiple ...a friend sent me that book and due to my multiple scerlosis, I am strictly a back yard birder and a novice at that...I have tried to set up the feeders to exclude the HOSP and then they will use the thistle feeders..I have to admire their tenacity but the other non-native starlings are keeping wood ducks from nesting in our wood duck box...<br /><br />The thing about my friend is that she specialized in rehabbing bats and hummingbirds forever changing how I feel about bats. She really opened my eyes and I was changed forever...but she knew that...Michelleramblingwoodshttp://ramblingwoods.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-1940124482810990872011-11-22T20:46:39.996-05:002011-11-22T20:46:39.996-05:00What an interesting post! I have yet to see the Eu...What an interesting post! I have yet to see the Eurasian tree sparrow. Love the old barn. Thanks for waxing nostalgic. It was fun!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-69373712114532589522011-11-21T08:46:03.907-05:002011-11-21T08:46:03.907-05:00...beautiful post, Hilke....beautiful post, Hilke.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-64695828720238685002011-11-18T18:59:44.635-05:002011-11-18T18:59:44.635-05:00Hi there - glad you liked the "change" p...Hi there - glad you liked the "change" post - feel free to pass on the link to anybody who you think may be interested!<br /><br />Cheers - SMStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-18092413307160370222011-11-17T14:46:37.077-05:002011-11-17T14:46:37.077-05:00Although commonly seen here and despised by some, ...Although commonly seen here and despised by some, House Sparrows are very photogenic and have a certain charm. I love your photos of the farmhouse - it was a lovely country home.Pathttp://bailey-road.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-50052061364416189662011-11-17T09:26:46.582-05:002011-11-17T09:26:46.582-05:00Such an interesting post on sparrows. In fact I di...Such an interesting post on sparrows. In fact I didn't know there were two kinds. We see a lot of house sparrows around our homes and gardens here. But I don't know much about birds but I'm so glad to meet a serious birder like you. Thank you for stopping by my blog.<br /><br />Love your photos. And thanks for sharing photos of the farm house.Nature Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873392512787718466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-24427370416334575032011-11-17T06:48:02.740-05:002011-11-17T06:48:02.740-05:00Wonderful post Hilke. I like the historic perspec...Wonderful post Hilke. I like the historic perspective on the species. Great shots from Germany. I know the house sparrow well, but never have seen the tree.<br /><br />danDan Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587246278289468905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-22670628335301888392011-11-17T02:31:29.076-05:002011-11-17T02:31:29.076-05:00Hi there - we have both species here in Melbourne ...Hi there - we have both species here in Melbourne - and neither of them should really be here! Having said that I can’t help but have a soft spot for them - they sound so familiar!<br /><br />Very nice post.<br /><br />Stewart M - AustraliaStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-33890809559420836772011-11-17T00:32:53.894-05:002011-11-17T00:32:53.894-05:00An interesting post. I am always amazed at the va...An interesting post. I am always amazed at the variety of birds around the world. <br />You picture reminds me of a faded old image Of a German farmhouse in which my great-grandmother was born. Thinking of those who have gone before, I realize that I am of the oldest generation now.Martha Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797951661712327698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-59498954950540925272011-11-16T20:47:19.518-05:002011-11-16T20:47:19.518-05:00Oh nostalgia, your great therapy for the tear duct...Oh nostalgia, your great therapy for the tear ducts.<br />I think we really see ourselves in the sparrow. They sure seem to speak to me of the human condition too. Like wayfaring immigrants living on the margins of society. Where have all the house sparrows gone? Long time passing...<br />Great thought provoking post Hilke!<br />Bravo!Springmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-17703521362259709722011-11-16T19:58:59.582-05:002011-11-16T19:58:59.582-05:00A great post on the House Sparrow, Hilke! I really...A great post on the House Sparrow, Hilke! I really enjoyed the photos and the story. I have heard they can terrorize the bluebirds, one of the reasons bluebird lovers do not like to have the house sparrows around.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-50439275427274203342011-11-16T19:31:27.882-05:002011-11-16T19:31:27.882-05:00Very interesting post Hilke. I hadn't realised...Very interesting post Hilke. I hadn't realised that House Sparrows were an introduced species over there. Makes up for you giving us the Grey Squirrel I suppose. Like Dave says, Tree Sparrows are now sadly rare in the UK although I spent a happy half hour watching a small flock of them today.Adam Tilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511062199868213059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-54168286662037907852011-11-16T15:58:01.637-05:002011-11-16T15:58:01.637-05:00This is a lovely post..yes, here I try to find way...This is a lovely post..yes, here I try to find ways not to feed the house sparrows because they are such a problem for our native species..Ironic that they are in decline in their native area...Michellehttp://ramblingwoods.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-71959348712126970772011-11-16T15:44:31.249-05:002011-11-16T15:44:31.249-05:00Beautiful photos of the sparrows and the old farm....Beautiful photos of the sparrows and the old farm.<br />Great post.CameraCruisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941833935383209037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-22099892548601820662011-11-16T15:41:56.281-05:002011-11-16T15:41:56.281-05:00Great photos. Those two sparrows were also introdu...Great photos. Those two sparrows were also introduced out here in Australia! The old photo is lovely. I like the final 'tag' - tempis fugit - and the older I get the faster it goes!!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-66174982746771456652011-11-16T15:37:38.377-05:002011-11-16T15:37:38.377-05:00A good blog and some again photos.A good blog and some again photos.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-7424914229716349452011-11-16T14:53:55.221-05:002011-11-16T14:53:55.221-05:00A fantastic post Hilke so full of information and ...A fantastic post Hilke so full of information and as usual your beautiful images.<br />They are beautiful birds to see and thanks for sharing their decline in the UK.<br />You have a depth of knowledge of wildlife from both sides of the Atlantic and I for one really appreciate it..theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-80908159334234033132011-11-16T14:25:16.139-05:002011-11-16T14:25:16.139-05:00I think the house sparrows are quite nice. Especia...I think the house sparrows are quite nice. Especially in summer when you can se them bathing. That is really fun because tehy obviously enjoy it so much.NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-61786947176929067282011-11-16T13:57:04.670-05:002011-11-16T13:57:04.670-05:00Not sure that we have them. Certainly not the Eurs...Not sure that we have them. Certainly not the Eursian Sparrow. Great post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-7241683849504954022011-11-16T12:38:37.329-05:002011-11-16T12:38:37.329-05:00Great post Hilke.
Yea, sadly both species of that ...Great post Hilke.<br />Yea, sadly both species of that once common bird is in sharp decline here. As a kid I remember seeing so many House and Tree Sparrows.<br /><br />A lovely old picture too.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364686787961129602.post-45435475647753447622011-11-16T12:36:50.060-05:002011-11-16T12:36:50.060-05:00I have a large family of HouseSparrows that live i...I have a large family of HouseSparrows that live in the eaves of our house.... they have a lovely charasmatic appeal when watching them in the garden<br /><br />The Tree Sparrow is a wonderful species, I get some on my local patch but they can be difficult to find in parts of the UK<br /><br />Nice postDavehttp://bfbsoutdoorramblings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com