JULY 10, 2013
Several famous Eurasian tree sparrows, ( a bird that serious bird watchers travel from all over to see in St. Louis) have decided that my backyard is a good place to raise a family, get a quick meal, or a drink of water. These Eurasian Tree Sparrows are descendants of the same that were released in Lafayette Park in St. Louis, Missouri in 1870 and even though they established a population in the southern St. Louis area, they have not spread across the continent. These birds looks similar at the common House Sparrow but they lack the aggressive behavior of the House Sparrow. My Eurasian Sparrows eat from my finch feeder and safflower feeder. I’ve enjoyed the wonderful opportunity to watch from my patio as a pair of these sparrows raised and fed a couple of fledgings. Hope you enjoy the photos of dinner time in action .
Nap time with a full belly.
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