I have been watching a small sparrow the last couple of months around my feeder. He was always left setting on the fence when the other birds left for the day. He would go after they left go set in the feeder and eat. After he got his fill he would go stand on the fence in the vines. He is still here and right at the minute setting in the feeder. He will go back to the vines for the night. I have went out there many times and he will fly away but always comes back. I have let the feeder run empty and he just hangs out on the fence. So I guess I could starve him to death or he will freeze this winter.
I do have an extra bird cage and have thought about setting a trap. Keep him inside till spring and let him back out.
Any ideas?
And for the super smart brains out there with the quick kill it answers.... Just keep it to your self. OK.. If you want to take the time to explain why I should kill it then I’ll read it. If it is just a smart answer to get points I will have to report it.
2006-10-05 11:10:59 · 13 answers · asked by Don K 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
Scott S that was about as dumb as it comes. But cute.
Tyler, there are only two types of sparrows that don't migrate and they are not from central USA. For sure not in NW Arkansas. http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/pubs/notebook/bird/sparrows.php
However being everyone seems to agree with you I will dig a little deeper and see if it is one of the non migrating.
Really good answers so far.
So far I have only had to report two for "Threats of Violence and violating the question".
2006-10-05 11:41:35 · update #1
After reading up on these birds I find there are many that are winter birds. This one in my yard is a, House sparrow Passer domesticus.
I still have not found if he is a winter bird or not.
2006-10-05 14:34:47 · update #2
Hi
The House Sparrow is one of the few introduced species that has succeeded greatly.
A nonmigratory species, House Sparrows are closely tied to human activity. This sparrow is usually absent from extensive woodlands and forests and from grasslands and deserts.
Sparrows are typically present only in the vicinity of human habitation. In agricultural areas, an average of 60 percent of its food comes from livestock feed, 36 percent from weed seeds, and 4 percent from insects. In urban areas, bird feeders provide more food for House Sparrows.
Your sparrow is non migratory and will not leave even if you do not feed it... so I bet he or she will appreciate if you keep feeding.
Good Luck and Thanks for caring enough to ask!
Wismom
2006-10-05 16:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Wismom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think sparrows leave for warmer climates in the winter. Not all birds do. I have sparrows that feed on my feeder all year long.
I live in Connecticut and the winters are usually bitter cold, but I always have sparrows throughout the winter. I also have many other species of birds all winter long.
Just keep your feeder full, as they get used to regular food sources and tend to return to the same spots. Are you sure it is a sparrow?
2006-10-05 11:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Janine E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
House Sparrows are found across the United States year round..they do not migrate. They might migrate where they are native (in the UK), but they are an introduced species in the US, so they don't even belong here so do not have a regular migration route.
2006-10-05 18:16:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tie a piece of suet, fat, to a tree limb where the birds can reach it. Cut some off raw meat. They love it in winter. Sparrows remain where they are for the winter.
Don't trap it. They survive.
2006-10-05 11:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do not know where you live but it sounds like a Pine Siskin?????
They are very suseptible to molds associated with wet seed left in the feeder........espcially Niger ( thistle) He will very likely pass away, but for now, just watch him and make sure he does not become prey to a cat. BYW You do not need to kill it.
2006-10-05 11:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is why it is advised not to feed birds unless you are going to feed them year round. If you decide you do not wish to feed birds stop next summer. They are depending on that food source.
2006-10-05 16:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just leave him alone. why do you think you know more than a sparrow. he'll be fine or he won't. it's none of our business. you must be a retired air traffic controller!
2006-10-05 11:14:46 · answer #7 · answered by jbgrinder 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
remove the feeder completely....if this doesn't work call your Wildlife Warden and find out what you should do....
2006-10-05 11:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by sred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm... give my 10 points now cuz sparrows dont migrate... sry u wasted ur time writing this
2006-10-05 11:13:16 · answer #9 · answered by tylermyhre 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no.. it is too soon for most birds. let the bird be.. he will know when it is time.
2006-10-05 11:13:39 · answer #10 · answered by 1confused1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋