| ID | 4017 |
|---|
| Q1. Name of locality or area you are reporting about | Sector 27D along Sukhna Path |
|---|
| Rough Address/Area | Sector 27D near Sector 27-19-20-30 Roundabout |
|---|
| City/District | Sector 27 |
|---|
| State | Chandigarh |
|---|
| Location Latitude | 30.72266006 |
|---|
| Location Longitude | 76.79155731 |
|---|
| Q3. What time period are you reporting about? | 1990-1994 |
|---|
| Q4. What kind of general area are you reporting about? | City (main) |
|---|
| Q5. What kind of locality is/was this in the time period chosen above? | Old residential area |
|---|
| Q6. Roughly how large is the locality/area from which you are reporting sparrows? | Less than 100 metres across (eg, a few houses or shops) |
|---|
| Q7. How well do/did you know this place in the time period chosen above? | Other, I am living there for the past 20 years |
|---|
| Q8. How frequently did you see House Sparrows in the time period and locality/area chosen above? | Always: I saw sparrows every day |
|---|
| Q9. When you did see House Sparrows in this time period and locality/area, how many did you typically see? | A large number: When I saw sparrows, there were usually between 30 and 100 birds |
|---|
| Q10. If House Sparrows are/were present in this time period and locality/area, did you observe active nests? | Nests seen frequently |
|---|
| Q11. Would you like to share a story about House Sparrows from this time period? | Sparrows were very common behind our house which is adjacent to Sukhna Path. On Sukhna Path Roadside there were only Tamarind Trees. The morning was full with their chippings and it was very sweet to the ears. They also announced the arrival of the morning.
They often used to nest in our house and neighbours houses as well. They loved small spaces and i often saw them feeding their chicks.
I also observed Shikra hunting them behind our house where a tamarind tree was located.
People used to have Hedges along the boundary of their houses which in my opinion was a safe place for them whenever a predator was around. I often used to see them dash for these hedges whenever there was danger. People don't keep hedges any more. Very few people keep them now.
The old building had cracks in them which was suitable nesting grounds for them. People have renovated their houses now so there is less space to nest. People have structured their houses so that no animal can enter inside.
I do see a few in an area with thick bush and old styled houses in our sector. We had installed an AC and there was a pair which tried to nest under it. I narrowed the space under AC so that only they could enter but Brahminy Mynas and Common Mynas would try to occupy them. There was competition so the sparrows left the place.
I see an increase in number of Jungle Babblers followed by Pigeons and Common Myna.
In my opinion their numbers dwindled because of:
Loss of habitat in terms of small bushes and hedges along with absence of crevices and small places. Hedges protected them from predators as well.
Competition from other common birds who were apt at making small holes their homes. No nesting place, decrease in population. Mynas are very feisty and they will dislodge other birds nest.
Predator like Shikra also put a dent on their population.
I am not sure which of these is the one or all.
I hope my information helps you.
I am willing to offer my Help whenever possible. |
|---|
| Q12. What kind of buildings are/were present during this time period in this locality? | Single-storey bungalows, Multi-storey bungalows |
|---|
| Q13. Please describe this locality/area in your words. | |
|---|
| Q14. Does or did anyone feed sparrows in this locality/area, or put out nestboxes? | Food |
|---|
| Q15. If this is an agricultural area, what are the main crops grown? | |
|---|
| Q16. How much green space exists/existed in this locality? | Extensive |
|---|
| Q17. If you have seen sparrow nests, where were they? | |
|---|
| Q18. When did mobile phone coverage arrive at this locality? | 2005-2009 |
|---|
