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Arun M K Bharos - Vill Hirmi, Ultra Tech Cement Plant, Raipur distt Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh

This visit was after lapse of about 10 yrs , Though sparrows and their roosting sites were seen but the population appeared reduced.

Still in evening hours flocks were converging from different directions to roost in garden area.

Overall 250/300 birds seen


Arun M K Bharos - B-101, Gayatrinagar, Raipur Gayatri Nagar, Shankar Nagar Raipur Chhattisgarh

On 26 03 2009 about 150 sparrows were seen around residence, in pairs, flocks.

Mating was observed, male mounting 12 times, 2 unsuccessful.


Arun M K Bharos - Sankra vii on NH 6, Mahasamund distt Mahasamund Chhattisgarh

Village visited several time in last 30 yrs and sparrows recorded.

On 21 Mar 2009 small numbers were seen.

In PWD rest house 2 nests seen in 1998


Arun M K Bharos - Basna Town of Mahasamund distt Basna Chhattisgarh

Basna is being visted since last 30 yrs and every time sparrows were recorded.

During visit on 21 March 2009 small flocks of 5/6 birds recorded.

In my opinion the population has fallen to the extent of 30 %


Arun M K Bharos - Saraipali, town on NH 6 , Mahasamund distt Raipur Chhattisgarh

Saraipali has been visited many times in past 30 yrs and every time sparrows were recorded.

Present status indicates fall in population as recorded on 21/ 23 March 2009

Still small flocks can be seen