Target Bird No 4: Tree Sparrow

The decline of Sparrows in this country is well documented and to see a House Sparrow can, sadly, often be a surprise these days.  However getting to see a Tree Sparrow has been a lot more of a challenge for quite some years now.

For my money I’ve found most success at the RSPB Ouse Wash reserve, especially on their feeders and that is where these photographs were taken.  I’ve also had some consistent sightings in Norfolk around the Choseley Drying Barns area.

Wherever you see them they are a delight to watch and worth the effort for an annual tick.

East Anglia Year Count: 112

Life bird count: 399. Year bird count: 112. Month bird count: 65.

Photo: Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus); House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)