Sparrows (Family Passeridae)

[okie]

A couple of weeks ago , I found this weaver's nest under a tree , after it was blown down by the wind , so I brought it home , and hanged it up on the verandah . Like , as an ornament , you know




So , imagine my surprise , when , two days ago , I saw a couple of sparrows going into and out of the nest . Now , as you all know , Cape sparrows have a big , untidy nest , which with lots of grass just bundled between branches of a tree , or where ever they find suitable , but obviously these two decided to go more " modern " or something
Or maybe they just thought it's easier to use someone else's second hand house .

[Toko]

That's sustainable use

[Lisbeth]

That's very cool

[nan]

nice to have the nest and the bird

[Amoli]

Wow, that's wonderful Okie

[okie]

Yeahh , I agree with all that Will of course keep a close watch on " developments " . The nest is hanging where I can see at all times from where I sit here in front of my computer -, about 4 meters away
Only problem is , it is also about 4 meters away from my braai

[Toko]

This is going to be a good sparrow story. You must name them

[Flutterby]

Very clever sparrows!!

We've got one of the 'normal' untidy nests in our garden and on Friday it fell out of the tree with a little one inside!



We put the nest back as best we could and the parents spent all day trying to fix it, only for it to fall out again on Friday evening. We put it back again, and it's stayed put since then!

[nan]

[okie]

This is going to be a good sparrow story. You must name them

Have not yet had the pleasure of meeting the new residents , and as such have not yet been able to find out their first names . I just know them as Mr and C. Sparrow .
They are obviously very proud of their new home , and I see a lot of coming and going , in and out all the time , bringing new furniture -- " feathering their nest " so to speak .
Like any nosy neighbour , trying to find out more about them , I waited until they were out and sneaked a look ( feel ) , and I am pleased to report , the interior is already well padded with feathers , and -- wait for it --- YES , the " nursery " have a couple of eggs in it .
I think , incubation is about 2 weeks . Better not to disturb them again from now on