tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post7741399055852961585..comments2023-08-13T23:21:02.163+10:00Comments on The Birds and The Beads: Mr Glean, AKA Passer domesticusLavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837170932026113619noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post-87858735807637262742008-11-14T11:31:00.000+11:002008-11-14T11:31:00.000+11:00Barkfoot Ah see, that just proves Im some kind of ...<B>Barkfoot</B> Ah see, that just proves Im some kind of 'throwback' LOL <BR/>I wonder whats doing in your native flock - there seems to be alot more of that sort of thing in the world of late, I hope its not bad enough to knock them out entirely!<BR/>Maybe some volunteer birds could fly over from France to rebuild the numbers - or would thier outrageous accent be a deterrent?Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837170932026113619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post-47778704470263942212008-11-14T03:10:00.000+11:002008-11-14T03:10:00.000+11:00Sparrows have always been considered by oldenday s...Sparrows have always been considered by oldenday small holders to be a friend rather than a pest. The small amount of seed taken being far outwayed by the clearance of more destructive insects on food crops. Maybe this is why they were introduced?<BR/>In my childhood, Sparrows were very common, probably the most common bird in the suburbs. Now, something (no one knows what) has wiped them out. I haven't seen one for years in fact.<BR/>Please post us some 'Sparrow seeds' so that we can grow some more...Barkfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964258801267218827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post-8246616307293730012008-11-10T15:11:00.000+11:002008-11-10T15:11:00.000+11:00Ces Cool isnt it? And so many shades of brown - r...<B>Ces</B> Cool isnt it? And so many shades of brown - really handsome birdies :)Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837170932026113619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post-29992963341204771432008-11-10T10:10:00.000+11:002008-11-10T10:10:00.000+11:00That bird's eye is well camouflaged.That bird's eye is well camouflaged.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post-41497220365768197752008-11-10T09:10:00.000+11:002008-11-10T09:10:00.000+11:00Melanie Im glad Im not the only one who wonders su...<B>Melanie</B> Im glad Im not the only one who wonders such things - and I think they are adorable too. In some places Ive lived they were the only birds about, so they will always be pals to me.<BR/><BR/>As for how they got here, well, that seems to be a mystery to me. BUT...<BR/>In the USA, some bright spark from the Shakespeare Society decided it would be a good idea to have all the birds mentioned in Shakespeares plays in the USA.<BR/>(Other birds imported by the same people didnt survive - but the tough as boots starling did)<BR/><BR/><I>So, the short answer is - people being STUPID</I> <BR/><BR/>(Try a google of "Shakespeare Starling")Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837170932026113619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post-49833885727353621522008-11-10T08:30:00.000+11:002008-11-10T08:30:00.000+11:00I went to the links on House sparrow because I am ...I went to the links on House sparrow because I am always curious as to why the Brits thought it necessary to bring some of these things over to Australia and I cant find a reason. All reports say it was deliberate(except wikopedia)but I cannot find the reason why. Maybe the pioneers didnt like our king parrots? too colourful? Or our Galahs.. too loud? I would love to know why if anyone does stumble accross the reason. I personally love them and think theyre the sweetest little addition to our cities.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069547070373964624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post-11316097409380013682008-11-10T07:14:00.000+11:002008-11-10T07:14:00.000+11:00BetteJo You know, I think they are an introduced ...<B>BetteJo</B> You know, I think they are an introduced species in the USA too, funny that!<BR/>Well, they are a pest because they are so adaptable - they can be successful anywhere it seems. They outcompete native birds for food and nesting sites. In thier defense I can say that Aussie native birds are a fussy lot with where they will breed - but thats the way they do things here in this harsh climate.Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837170932026113619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704229933093060803.post-53963748512627147482008-11-09T12:12:00.000+11:002008-11-09T12:12:00.000+11:00We have sparrows galore here, why are they conside...We have sparrows galore here, why are they considered a pest species?BetteJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.com