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Prachi Jain -
Residence 1-ka-1 Alwar Rajasthan
The house is a duplex structure with a glass window near the top. Right outside the window under the porch is a hole in the ceiling for electric bulbs. I have been observing sparrows nesting in it since the last one year (i.e. 2011 and 2012 around mid March).
In 2011, there were 2 eggs also lying broken on the ground. But still I suspect there were young ones in the nest because the male and female sparrows kept making frequent trips to and fro with loud chirping. I did not see any young ones though.
The house is a duplex structure with a glass window near the top. Right outside the window under the porch is a hole in the ceiling for electric bulbs. I have been observing sparrows nesting in it since the last one year (i.e. 2011 and 2012 around mid March).
In 2011, there were 2 eggs also lying broken on the ground. But still I suspect there were young ones in the nest because the male and female sparrows kept making frequent trips to and fro with loud chirping. I did not see any young ones though.
Anand Mohan -
Aundh Old Bridge Aundh Pune Maharashtra
The area I am reporting about is just off the old Aundh bridge. It's a fairly large expanse of scrub land habitat on the banks of the Mula river. Apart from regularly observing sparrows, I have also recorded over 110 species of birds from here. At least 3 separate flocks of sparrows have been observed around this area.
The area I am reporting about is just off the old Aundh bridge. It's a fairly large expanse of scrub land habitat on the banks of the Mula river. Apart from regularly observing sparrows, I have also recorded over 110 species of birds from here. At least 3 separate flocks of sparrows have been observed around this area.
Hemant -
normal locality, our society is located at around 700mtrs from mangrooves Om Sadguru CHS, A-10, 0/10, Sec-24, Nerul Navi Mumbai Maharashtra
i have just seen sparrows in ma window pane where i do keep water bowl, then also seen them in water clogged pits in small ground of our compound, they usually cm to drink water n bath..:)
i have just seen sparrows in ma window pane where i do keep water bowl, then also seen them in water clogged pits in small ground of our compound, they usually cm to drink water n bath..:)
Monica -
Belcha lake in Mhow near infantry school Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh
I use to keep water outside my house & as I use to live in a area which is full of trees & plants all greenery, i use to see sparrows near my house drinking water. I use to put small pieces of bread and they use to eat that also.. Sparrows are so small birds and now its sad that we hardly see them...! :(
I use to keep water outside my house & as I use to live in a area which is full of trees & plants all greenery, i use to see sparrows near my house drinking water. I use to put small pieces of bread and they use to eat that also.. Sparrows are so small birds and now its sad that we hardly see them...! :(
Pratishtha Bhatnagar -
Coal estate colony, Civil Lines Civil Lines Nagpur Maharashtra
Lately, I have also been wondering that where these little creatures have vanished, who used to hop around with me when I was a kid. I vividly remember the pair of birds sitting and chirping at the kitchen window at my Nani's (grandmother) place in Bhopal. They also used to make their nests on the electric main switch or the empty cartons (their favorite place, I think!) and then the constant unstoppable chirping of the chicks made our games and play more fun. My Nani also used to keep aside two three bowls full of water especially for the birds and my Nanaji used to feed them chapatis prepared especially for the cows and birds. Food leftovers were also kept aside for them. And I always used to wonder that, "Ohh god, there are so many sparrows, they just don't leave you alone!"
And its this day, when I just can't spot a single sparrow in my locality and in my city. What's more surprising is that the locality in which I am residing presently is the greenest patch on the map of the city (Nagpur) and is near to a small forest area under the Forest Department. There are innumerable trees on which sparrows can dwell but still I haven't been able to see a sparrow. I find it rather strange than just surprising.
This thought rests in my mind and today I came across this initiative: Citizen Sparrow and I thought that probably the whole world is amused that where these birds have disappeared. I hope this small account that I have given of my childhood memories of which these little birds were a part can evoke the question in other's minds too. Where are the sparrows??
Lately, I have also been wondering that where these little creatures have vanished, who used to hop around with me when I was a kid. I vividly remember the pair of birds sitting and chirping at the kitchen window at my Nani's (grandmother) place in Bhopal. They also used to make their nests on the electric main switch or the empty cartons (their favorite place, I think!) and then the constant unstoppable chirping of the chicks made our games and play more fun. My Nani also used to keep aside two three bowls full of water especially for the birds and my Nanaji used to feed them chapatis prepared especially for the cows and birds. Food leftovers were also kept aside for them. And I always used to wonder that, "Ohh god, there are so many sparrows, they just don't leave you alone!"
And its this day, when I just can't spot a single sparrow in my locality and in my city. What's more surprising is that the locality in which I am residing presently is the greenest patch on the map of the city (Nagpur) and is near to a small forest area under the Forest Department. There are innumerable trees on which sparrows can dwell but still I haven't been able to see a sparrow. I find it rather strange than just surprising.
This thought rests in my mind and today I came across this initiative: Citizen Sparrow and I thought that probably the whole world is amused that where these birds have disappeared. I hope this small account that I have given of my childhood memories of which these little birds were a part can evoke the question in other's minds too. Where are the sparrows??
