All About Birds

The Green Space: Notice some birds around? They are probably sparrows

Last week, I was on the topic of a delightful little bird, the brown creeper. I guess some other little brown birds are shouldering in on the action because they want their stories told, too! Many people are familiar with sparrows; they seem to be everywhere and, anymore, on most days may be the only birds we notice.

 

The common sparrow we see noisily chirping outside every shop while building its messy nest, or gathered in large numbers around parking lots and parks, is the house sparrow (Passer domesticus). It is not native to the United States. Fifty pairs were introduced to Brooklyn, New York in 1852 and within 50 years had completely covered the United States and most of North America. Now, they outcompete native birds for cavity nests such as bluebirds, chickadees, and titmice, further threatening their decline.

 

However, not all sparrows are created equal. There are some charming little brown birds that are native to the Midwest and have sparrow as their "sir name;" here are just a few.

Source: Leavenworth Times

News

North Shore community calendar

The Salem News - Dec 31, 1969

Beverly: Book Sale, 9 am to 1 pm, 283 Elliott St. Harborlight Community Partners sale features 100 percent donated, used books priced $1 to $2. All categories. Book donations accepted and volunteers welcome. All proceeds support HCP's Affordable

Fear of flying can be conquered

PennLive.com (blog) - Dec 31, 1969

The Internet is overloaded with instant advice and solutions, but I like the convenience of a good self-help book that can be carried on the plane and referred to when needed. Two of my favorites include “Real Life Fearful Flyer's Stories” by Capt.

Early May, and the birding is lively

Ottawa Citizen - Dec 31, 1969

Telephone calls and email reports continued over the weekend and into Monday and Tuesday as the tiny birds showed up at feeders throughout Eastern Ontario and West Quebec. Altogether, about 50 to 60 hummingbirds were reported, which is good news.

North Shore Entertainment Calendar

The Salem News - Dec 31, 1969

Endicott Singers, Harmonelle and Bassline, including special guests Salem State University Women's Chorale, present jazz favorites in Tia's Theater, which will be transformed into a swank night club with high-top tables and light refreshments for the

Life can be difficult in suburbia

Daily Local News - Dec 31, 1969

The very large maple tree in the front yard was easily observed from the kitchen or living room, and was a favorite of both birds and gray squirrels. In recent years its health declined and it required serious removal of dead wood.