Gallery: House sparrows

Male house sparrow on nest box

This image brings back strong memories for me. The nest box was just a few feet from the kitchen window and the sparrows became quite indifferent to any movement behind the glass. The male would sit on or by the nest box chirping for hours; 'advertising' for a mate. If I close my eyes I can hear the sounds and feel the warm spring sunshine even now.

Technical Information: Photographed with a Praktica MTL3.

Copyright Richard Burkmar 2003. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

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