With the exception of last Winter I have usually seen a few Tree Sparrows join the House Sparrows at the feeders. I had begun to worry as to what had happened to them. Therefore I was delighted recently to see one join the other sparrows at the seed feeder.
The Tree Sparrow is easily recognised by its brown head and the white cheeks with a large black spot:
Here the Tree Sparrows are usually seen down a lane with tall uncut hedges and trees but as the weather gets colder and natural food scarcer they often move to join the House Sparrows at bird feeders:
So far I think there is just one but I hope a few more may join the group for the Winter.
Excellent shots. It is ages since I have seen a tree sparrow.
ReplyDeleteAdrian: Thank you.
DeleteI am pleased to say John that they nest in our nest boxes and over the years we have managed to get quite a little group of them, who spend a lot of their day on the peanuts at our feeders.
ReplyDeleteWeaver: Unfortunately my nest boxes stayed empty this year. The first time for ages.
Deleteso very cute!
ReplyDeleteTWG: They are.
DeleteGood to see them, or it, as the case may be at present. I imagine word of the birdy bistro will spread.
ReplyDeleteWilma: So far it was a one off but they may come by later in the year.
DeleteSo pleased to see them, lovely little birds. I've seen them out at RSPB Langford a couple of years ago, but not so the last couple of years.
ReplyDeleteSDT: They are, much neater looking than the House Sparrow.
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