Waiting
by MaryLee Parker
Title
Waiting
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MaryLee Parker
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
While House Sparrows may or may not be the most loved birds, they certainly are a part of our backyard bird watching experience.
Initially these birds were imported from England. Brought to the US because they were known to eat certain caterpillars that harm shade trees.
One by one, other US cities began importing them for the same purpose. In less than 50 years this small bird has a range that includes the entire U.S. and well into Canada.
Unfortunately, they didn't go after the caterpillars hoped for. While intentions were good, the outcome has been just the opposite. Our native cavity nesters have not evolved fast enough to compete with these highly competitive birds.
Their nesting, feeding, and mating habits can be observed easily due to their long multiple breeding season.
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June 12th, 2017
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