2006-06-12 05:08:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
That's a really good question ... I didn't notice until I read your question and took a moment to think about it. Sparrows use to be everywhere. - Wonder if those Starlings have something to do with it?
2006-06-12 05:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by pickle head 6 · 3⤊ 9⤋
It seems that nobody is quite sure yet.
http://www.bto.org/appeals/house_sparrow.htm
Bird populations do have declines and rises over periods of years. Chaffinches, for example, seem to have filled the gap left by sparrows in some areas. It may be that House Sparrows will make a comeback.
2006-06-12 05:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different species of sparrow. English House sparrows are suffering a population decline in the UK in recent years but are so prolific in the USA that they have long been considered a pest.
2006-06-12 06:24:10 · answer #3 · answered by galt_57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI we live in the country. i said the very same thing last year. this year i have put allot more bird feeders out. and i have noticed this year there as been more sparrows than last.and they are coming into my garden collecting things to build there nests. let hope there will be more as years go on,
2006-06-13 04:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by sammylee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there has been a terrible decline over the last couple of years, noone really knows the reason why but there are several theories, two of the common theories are
1, pesticides that are sprayed in farming are killing them off!
2, people are getting rid of natural garden habitats in favour of patios, decking, etc therefore they have nowhere to nest, eat etc
2006-06-12 05:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
should have been watching springwatch over the last 2 wks. There stil around
2006-06-12 08:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by smiley face 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They emigrated to the Mid East and/or North Africa. It is warmer there. They will return soon
2006-06-12 05:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of nest sites is causeing their decline. gardens are too neat and country side is being built over.
2006-06-12 05:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by drunkredneck45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so i guess "they flew the coup" wouldn't be a proper answer huh?
2006-06-12 05:12:53 · answer #9 · answered by midnightrose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they probably went to a place that has more food, better nesting or overall better condition
2006-06-12 05:12:43 · answer #10 · answered by snowfox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no seriously... they are in my back garden, in england... nesting in the roof, and driving the dog nuts...
2006-06-12 05:19:01 · answer #11 · answered by AZRAEL è 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋