Wednesday 15 June 2011

Home Grown Chicks.

This pair of Sparrows bred in our garden nest box. I say they, but he fled the scene and left her to raise 4 chicks on her own, which she did successfully.















A week after they had all fledged he returned and starting rebuilding the nest and sits on top of the nest box most days singing. So far he has had no takers.

14 comments:

  1. Well, that's life ;-) He had built the house and he probably thought that she could raise the kids ;-) Excellent post and nice pictures!

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  2. Great shots john, I love it when the garden birds, breed in the garden.
    Sam

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  3. Hi John,
    Great shots of a bird that is becomming less of a regular in some places!
    J
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  4. That's what he gets for being a dead beat Dad!! Nice photos.

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  5. Perfect timing. I hope I can have some more exciting pictures further.

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  6. Hi John,

    great shots of these Sparrows!
    In my garden, a few weeks ago, there were young Great Tits , they were so curious that one of them flew on my leg and head while i was making photo's of them! That was a great experience!

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  7. Great shots love to see and hear those sparrows and you have some very fine feeding images there.

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  8. Lovely shots - the last chick is so funny - "Mum!! hurry up I'm hungry". Looks like you had a lovely trip over the pond!

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  9. Awe so, cute and so satisfying having them so close to observe, enjoy and photograph!

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  10. They are not as common in my garden as they used to be although they do seem to be making a bit of a comeback, thank goodness!

    Wonderful photos as are all the ones from your trip to Canada. What a lot of beautiful and colourful birds you saw!!

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  11. Sometimes, the humble are the most beautiful. Thanks for reminding me. Bravo for your pictures. Greetings from Barcelona.

    Ramon Garcia
    www.naturalezadiletante.blogspot.com
    www.barcelonadecalle.blogspot.com

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  12. Thank you for your comments.
    John and Sue.

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  13. Great post John.
    Poor dad; gotta feel sorry for him though.

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