HOSP House Sparrow attacks baby chickadees in box SEE TIME STAMPS BELOW

House sparrows (HOSP) are a non-native species brought to America in the mid 1800's. They are now a serious threat to native cavity nesters like bluebirds, chickadees and many others. Note: The video was recording by itself and I was not watching these events live.
Time stamps for video:
0:23 Parents tend chicks.
0:44 Male house sparrow pokes head into box but doesn't enter yet.
1:40 Parent chickadees continue to tend to chicks.
6:12 Final HOSP attack begins (viewer discretion advised)
17:15 First time HOSP enters box but doesn't notice chicks.
19:05 HOSP finds chicks huddled in bottom of nest and begins pecking them.
21:10 Last chick escapes box.
25:05 HOSP captured with Van Ert trap later.
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Note 2: Please check out my First Look video of the Hironbec Pendulum that protects smaller birds from House Sparrows. • Hironbec Pendulum anti...

[@tammydavis4219]

I'm so glad you captured it. So sick of these birds. They are a constant battle.

[@karlepaul6632]

The part where the sparrow got trapped was soooooooooo satisfying. And for anyone that has actual "bird knowledge" isn't going to be upset over the outcome that was shared with us in this video. Good job!

[@fahoodie1852]

Truth is, the actual impact of house sparrows on native birds in North America is practically negligible. They are not an environmental hazard like other invasive species. All common backyard species they compete with, such as bluebirds, chickadees, wrens, and other cavity nesters remain common and are increasing in population. These cavity nesters will frequently attack and kill each other too, such as the wren when it kills the bluebird’s nest Ultimately, the hatred for house sparrows stems from the common backyard birder watching his beloved native nest be displaced by a more common non-native bird than from any actual ecological impact these house sparrows cause

[@birdliker7172]

@@fahoodie1852 I honestly have no idea where you got your info. They have a detrimental impact on these habitats and though some native species (such as wrens) do take similar actions, it’s not nearly to the extent of the sparrows. Many of the native species can’t fight back if house sparrows take over the box as they haven’t evolved with them. My main problem with this comment is that it downplays the effects of HOSP and encourages inexperienced birders to let HOSP nest, furthering the horrible consequences of these horrible birds. I understand that some native birds do this, but you’re acting like the HOSP is native but in reality, the natives stand almost no chance. I normally even wouldn’t comment on this sort of this as I don’t want any arguments, but I truly don’t want to encourage acting like HOSP are good for the ecosystems they’ve been introduced to.

[@fahoodie1852]

@@birdliker7172 I got my information from the IUCN and birdlife - the populations of basically all the cavity nesters they live alongside (bluebirds, nuthatches, black capped chickadee, wrens, and various species of swallow all reflect a significant increasing trend), which wouldn’t be the case of these “horrible” birds had a detrimental effect on them. House sparrows have been in the USA for 170 years yet I have not found any evidence that they are responsible for the decline of any native bird species. They are only a nuisance in backyards and urban habitats where they share habitat with native birds

[@shannonspage9360]

We don't get many house sparrows luckily out in my rural area. The house sparrow displaces native species of sparrow, which from what I understand is where the biggest issues have been.

[@javiq5420]

Maybe if you make an smaller hole entrance you could avoid that the HOSP occupies the nest box. As far as I know, chickadees are smaller than HOSP. :) Nice video by the way. Cheers from Europe

[@rogerhuggettjr.7675]

A neighbor has chickadees living in a 2" x 3" hole in there siding. I saw what looked like a flicker attack where it was attacking the adult with a few outside. I hosed the birds down and broke it up, but I've seen what looked like sparrows peeking out of the hole as well, not knowing they were a threat.

[@g3g3n]

How much nest space do chickadees need? I ordered some boxes that were marketed as 5''x5'' but the space inside is slightly less than 4x4. To me it looks like one bird could barely turn around inside. Can they nest in such small space? I know they can lay up to 15 eggs...

[@G0ddessKelly]

I don't know how i got here & know nothing about birds, but i really liked how that trap worked! Those poor babies 🙁

[@zman4339]

Great way to protect chickadees as soon as they start a nest is to install 1- 1/8" hole reducer on front of box. HOSP cannot get in. Love end of this video the best.

[@agile1111]

Agreed. I had a 1 1/4 inch reducer on after they started and thought this would work but the HOSP was still able to get in. My chickadees won't begin a nest unless the starting hole is at least 1 1/2 inch. I put the 1 1/4 inch reducer on after 1st egg is laid and the parents are OK with it. I was worried they wouldn't accept a 1 1/8 inch hole. As I mentioned I did not witness this attack in real time and thought the chickadees would be safe. Thanks for your comment.

[@iamgoddard]

Are you saying the 1 1/8 restrictor worked without having to swap sizes after the first egg laid? I just had a HOSP kill a parent Chickadee and toss out its three babies, two died and I'm about to take the survivor to a local wildlife rescue.

[@agile1111]

If you have HOSP issues with chickadees I would definitely try the 1 1/8 inch hole reducer after first egg is laid. HOSP CAN squeeze through 1 3/16 inch hole.

[@dallasdaechmacdaech1712]

agile1111 what happen chickadees baby

[@agile1111]

@@dallasdaechmacdaech1712 - All fledglings escaped this attack unharmed.

[@lannyhsu708]

I was curious how you know ahead of time that chickadees in your area won't start nesting in a box with a 1 1/8 entrance? I actually bought a nest box with the 1 1/8 entrance, so not sure if it's either just for wrens or the ambitious chickadee that is willing to squeeze in?

[@agile1111]

I had tried putting a hole reducer on a box with Chickadee nest started but no eggs yet. This box was then immediately abandoned by the pair. But other boxes were outfitted AFTER first egg and these boxes were not abandoned. Note that my experiments were done with 1 1/4 inch hole reducers and not 1 1/8 inch reducers.

[@littlebritain64]

To us here in Italy sparrows are native, we consider them cute as You do for bluebirds etc. But I can understand that in the U.S.A. they cause troubles.

[@dangerous8333]

I'm sure they cause trouble there as well, maybe you just don't realize it. Perhaps if you didn't have so many sparrows you'd have more beautiful birds like bluebirds.

[@littlebritain64]

@@dangerous8333 To tell the truth never seen a single bluebird here. Cuckooes, woodpeckers, etc. but not bluebirds. The only trouble, a big one, concerns about they eat lots of wheat. I remember as a kid puppets with farmer garments in the middle of the fields.

[@agile1111]

Note: Please check out my First Look video of the Hironbec Pendulum that protects smaller birds from House Sparrows. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2PbkoCGrp58hrs

[@paulaziebirds]

Not native and horrible birds. Seed cracking beak is head cracking beak which they use to take over nest boxes and nest compartments. See it a lot in Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Chickadee and Purple Martin nest compartments. Legal to control House Sparrows since they are not native in North America.

[@eelsoirdor3573]

Are you native to North America, or did your ancestors brought house sparrows with them?

[@rolandosintos838]

Oh my gosh, racist on house sparow that are native in nort america?

[@tnynfox1669]

Barry Mcockiner What methods work the best?

[@knechtyeee7401]

I wish it would be legal in Germany to extinct this pest.

[@olgatelegina486]

Are you native in North America?

[@g3g3n]

How much nest space do chickadees need? I ordered some boxes that were marketed as 5''x5'' but the space inside is slightly less than 4x4. To me it looks like one bird could barely turn around inside. Can they nest in such small space? I know they can lay up to 15 eggs...

[@agile1111]

Your box should be fine for chickadees since they are smaller birds. A bigger inside is better for bluebirds though. As far as clutch size I have been hosting chickadees for over 10 years with only 1 nest more than 6 eggs (7). And I live in a southern state and have warmer weather. Plus my chickadees are getting a good food supply with sunflower seeds for the adults. The chicks are fed early with small green caterpillars and other small insects. They breed once per year early in March-April and average since clutch is probably 5-6 eggs in my area of northern South Carolina.

[@g3g3n]

@@agile1111 Thanks a lot for detailed answer! I live in south-east Europe, so the great tits which frequent my yard are somewhat bigger than chickadees :) I do see a pair of blue tits and a couple of coal tits from time to time, so maybe they could squeeze in there. I ended up ordering new boxes from Amazon yesterday just in case. Hope it's not too late as winter has very warm here.

[@danilabagra9761]

What happened next with Hosp?

[@bonniebecker3254]

Where did you get the idea to make the little perch inside the hole? That makes it so easy for the mama chickadee to bend down and feed her voracious babies. I love it and will have to get my husband to make little perches like that. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@agile1111]

Thanks the idea just came to me as a good way to help the birds. They are easy to make with wood dowels from the hardware store. Note that perches OUTSIDE the box are not recommended since these can attract dangerous house sparrows.

[@bonniebecker3254]

Yep, I totally agree on no outside perches! But I'll bet that mama Chickadee gave you an A++ on providing the perch inside for her. I desperately want to make a roosting box for my little ones but my husband is way busy right now. I bought a bluebird house at Walmart.com and found I will have to work (or get dear husband to fix things) to even make it into an acceptable summer house for chickadees. Way too much ventilation and in the wrong places. :(

[@jimmurphy4703]

Get you hole size right

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Thatnks for sharing this. Do you think the chickadees survived. Or they were too young?

[@agile1111]

No way to know long term but they were not seriously hurt by this male HOSP. Once the fledglings are out the box the HOSP has no more interest in them. He just wants them out and if they don't get out they will be killed. These fledglings were on the verge of leaving the box anyway so they likely did survive.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

I had a house wren kill my little chickadees last year. But I just saw them at the nest box yesterday. hope they try again. I have a 1 1/8" hole reducer so they are safe from house sparrows.

[@BackyardBirdsUS]

Hey, You have some good stuff on your channel. I wonder, do you want to trade subscriptions.

[@agile1111]

Hi, As you know house wrens are a native species so they can't be hurt or nests disturbed by law. However you CAN put your box up with a smaller hole to try and encourage chickadees. Also in your case the Hironbec Pendulum probably won't work as an option since the wrens are likely almost the same weight as your chickadees. WAIT: Did you mean House SPARROWS or HOUSE WRENS? It would seem unlikely that a house WREN would actually KILL a chickadee. If you are talking about a HOSP or House Sparrow then the Hironbec Pendulum IS a possible alternative to smaller hole.

[@agile1111]

I will trade if you agree to promoting the idea of light colored nest boxes to prevent heat kills on fledglings. This is NOT an unproven theory and I have significant data on my channel that proves that weather worn and other darker exterior colors can be deadly to fledglings because of heat.

[@vicious3526]

The holes too big, make it smaller and longer. Good to know though, I'll watch out for this species.

[@sonydc4419]

I'm having so many issues with the House Sparrows at my feeders. They bully the other birds and eat up all the food so quickly because there are over 20 at one time. I don't know what to do since winter is here and I really only want to help our native birds (Chickadees, Titmice, Red-capped woodpecker, Cardinals, etc).

[@IowaKim]

Look up repeating sparrow trap. I have one set up under my feeder and capture the HS there. They really like cracked corn.

[@UnKnOwN-yr8ck]

Sir can a swallow nest in a nest box?

[@shycat5905]

Not a native bird but they were brought here from Europe along with the starling. May have been a mistake to bring here to get rid of another pest.

[@ginoellis2641]

I watch baby bird attacks in all i could & i noticed one common reaction from all kinds of birds when sensing presence of predator. @6:02 they seemed to be playing but when they heard a different bird sound, they immdtly paused. Take a look @6:18. They started to not move until the whole video except for that little one at one point & until they were finally attacked. Maybe that's their instinct as their weapon & the least they could do to protect theirselves

[@brianjensen5661]

It is. All baby birds will freeze if they sense potential danger. It's all the can do really.

[@mariafigueroa948]

Pobres pajaritos, pobre gorrión....todos deberían tener un espacio.

[@MsHerminio]

Que tamaño tiene que tener el agujero para que no entren gorriones?

[@jasonfallel8829]

Finding out that literally majority of the birds hate each other its crazy

[@areviewer8514]

They are Raptors. Birds are the last of the dinosaurs.

[@jackhoward8]

Weird, i see 4 chicks at the earlier clips, but only 3 chicks at the time of the attack. Where's the 4th chick gone? Did it fledge outside before the attack?

[@agile1111]

Yes a chick did get out prior. This was one reason they all escaped. They were all ready to fledge anyways and could all fly.

[@tnynfox1669]

agile1111 does the internal perch affect fledging?

[@xtaltabb4980]

@@tnynfox1669 The internal perch looks like a great idea. Normally bird houses should have a rough surface inside, beneath the hole, to allow fledglings to grip the box and climb out. Some people cut grooves inside, and others tack a piece of screen inside the box.

[@blxtothis]

Isn’t that entrance hole larger than 25mm?

[@umarmujaahid1136]

The (natural instinct kicks in) baby birds heard a sound (unfriendly) from another bird coming in for destruction. Amazing the baby birds lay low & quiet for the danger to past by..............but it doesn't. Nice video.

[@raysparrowes92]

Just 1 Q to the KZbinr - what did u do with the HOSP? Did u kill it? I am asking this after giving a reading of your Video Description

[@fideledefer4283]

I had no Idea sparrows did that !!! 😨 Why ? They don't eat them, they don't take the nest... What is the motive behind the attack ?

[@shirojaki2063]

They do take the nest, sometimes it's just because they're 'territorial'.. they're ass holes and need to be killed if they are invasive in your area.

[@lagatha1037]

They will actually build a nest on top of the dead baby birds. I hate Hosp🤬

[@BASEJOCK11]

That’s not the common house sparrow I was thinking of.

[@synoptic4753]

It turned into superchick adult in a fraction! It is already dead; sparrows make them drain from a single piercing peck and dont even know it will only take time.

[@Petersnka]

Hosp are awful, thank you for sharing. More people need to be aware. I put a metal hole reducer which keeps the hosp out.

[@bryanneideffer3969]

So the bird that takes em what does it do with em it comes back so fast?

[@brianjensen5661]

I think i just killed them so it could steal the nest box

[@travispaskiewicz2663]

Probably just chased them away to be honest. Birds take along time to kill other birds. In the realm of like 20-30 minutes. Usually a long fight, plucking of feathers, and tearing enough and tearing enough skin off that one bird will actually die. I think he just evicted them from the nest. Sparrows do that. Males build/find a nest and then attract a mate to it. He was probably being lazy and commandeering the box.

[@alantrw]

As soon as I realized house Sparrows were in the same ball park as starlings non natives I immediately destroyed their nest and young.

[@tnynfox1669]

Where were these house sparrows?

[@Jukelikesgames]

I’m harboring a nest of 6 babies rn idk what to do

[@tnynfox1669]

Juke Destroy them quick. If you wouldn't kill bluebirds and chickadees with your bare hands, why play complicit in such doings?

[@petersnka4743]

Your a hero for taking care of the HOSP! Good job

[@toddsmithmusic3172]

I saved a house sparrow and it's the best pet I've ever had. =)

[@dvgayle1]

Try a metal washer for the hole reducer.

[@littlebritain64]

Were the chicks rescued and put again in their nest after HOSP trapping?

[@sydneyp3357]

the chicks fledged. There was no need for them to go back.

[@FalconfromRF]

In Eurasia wrynecks do same, but they are native and not overabundant.

[@dltmdwnfkdldjs]

then after chicks left nest, where do they go?????? die outside?

[@Systems1]

I never see house sparrows in the country, almost exclusively in the cities.

[@user-mx6oh4dn6e]

SICK attack

[@Realistic316]

why does the bird have so much trouble entering through a bird hole?

[@aalakbarov68]

wow conquering the nest...

[@densidadglobal2610]

Excelent

[@vadims8742]

I liked the way you revenge HOSP!

[@shadowkiller20]

Thanks agile1111 for protecting the bluebirds. 🙏

[@user-ju4fw9sp4e]

24:38 そして誰もいなくなった。

[@wolfpackflt670]

I would argue starlings are worse than these birds.

[@omegazfusion5647]

When ever they pop in the whole they are looking dead at the camera

[@janmichaelyourvincents2754]

I wonder if any got away because you hear him killing two of then outside the box

[@shagen-zk5tp]

巣立ちをサポート

[@renzoe.v9484]

I love sparrows, but you did good if its a non native specie and a danger for native birds. Chickadees are so cute too, but very defenseless

[@austin1839]

Where were the baby's parents all this time?

[@agile1111]

Hunting food for their chicks.

[@trissloan663]

Agile 111 is the BEST!

[@Ktonrider]

My Van Ert trap has been a lifesaver. These house sparrows make great fertilizer for my plants. Just hearing the male chirping makes my blood boil

[@azzurroinfinito2084]

Quello stronzo di sparrow, distruttore di nidi di bluebirds, una volta intrappolato si meritava lo spiedo, aglio, rosmarino, pepe nero, accompagnato da deliziose patate gialle.

[@bender9000]

Learned about how aggressive HOSP are the hard way. I got dive bombed by 2 males today just walking to check my mail. Apparently they took over the blue bird nests in my yard. Now I want to get a pellet gun.

[@oldranger649]

where can I get back ground data on how bad English Sparrows are. All my neighbors feed them.

[@agile1111]

facebook.com/groups/620115275001288/ also check out sialis.org

[@crazyone1067]

I feed them rat poison!

[@zorkmid1083]

I used to feed them too. I always thought they were cute, never realized they were an invasive pest.

[@FalconfromRF]

@@crazyone1067 you kill more native birds, than cats!

[@user-ww6fd7vw1y]

참새.모냐.....

[@user-qh9jc9jy5k]

ひぃ！ひぃ！ひぃ！ひぃ！ ボコされた後に放り出されて 補食されたかな♪ シジュウカラおもろ。

[@shouryaasmr9557]

Sparrow are good birds in the whole world

[@vadims8742]

Appreciate you for catching a sparrow! This summer I put a nestbox and there were great tits there. Then I found that a sparrow is jumping around the box and chirping. Then I found 5-6 killed GT chicks, they were about 2-5 days to fledge! I was extremely disappointed!

[@housesparrow9273]

Do your native species need boxes ? You know that house sparrow do. So you are responsible. Do You think House sparrows attack natural nest

[@piranhaplantX]

Yes, they will attack natural cavity nests that suit them and try to take them over. They just happen to go for man mane nests and cavities in human structures as well. (Remember, these things survived in europe before human housing) they will pretty much nest anywhere with a big enough cavity. As for whether native species need manmade nests. Yes, they do. Between invasive species like house sparrows, and destruction of their natural environment. They struggle for nesting spots.

[@sydneyp3357]

The absolutely do. They do this to take over the nest to raise their own young in it rather than build their own.

[@Anonim-ry6sb]

Жалко очень

[@krisnowandlater5288]

I’m not so sure they all made it out alive.

[@freespeech6999]

It seems to me one was caught by the predator as it exited the nest.

[@neosapienz7885]

It’s possible. The sparrows just wanted the nest. I’m not sure they’re predators in the same way jays and woodpeckers are.

[@piranhaplantX]

@@neosapienz7885 As in eating young? No, but their aggression arguably makes them worse. Predators attack when hungry, which limits how often they attack. But House Sparrows will wipe out nests just for the sake of doing so.

[@neosapienz7885]

@@piranhaplantX they’re terrible. If I see a nest (and it’s silent-no chicks), I take it down.

[@I_Hate_Craig]

Important video to post. They look cute to most but they are vicious killers of our native birds. This helps gain support for the fight against House Sparrows

[@miscellaneous1000]

I’m very happy that the bastard sparrow was killed.

[@rexjolles]

I was suprised to find out that house sparrows are an endangered species. These are everywhere where I live. Literally everywhere. I'm so used to them I had no idea. The only birds around here are sparrows, starlings, pigeons and Robin's. And mourning doves

[@djs2356]

House Sparrows are not an endangered species!!!!!!

[@dadscavaliers642]

Is the goal of the hosp just to clear out the box for his own nest? Or just being mean!

[@Rohgamu]

Just being mean

[@knechtyeee7401]

Well...this hosp had his last goal :)

[@s2mgd329]

They just try to dispatch competition for food... And probably even use the nest for their offspring.

[@sydneyp3357]

Correct. He's looking to clear them out for a nest of his own. They never do this to be "mean". That's a human ideology that is not present in birds. They do what they do with, in their minds, good reason.

[@fixtritephil7712]

@@sydneyp3357 Another "Bird whisperer" that knows what birds think .Bird Brain....

[@atravers349]

I absolutely DESPISE house sparrows. Followed by starlings.

[@karlepaul6632]

Absolutely agree! Starlings are so freaking awful as well!

[@MegoHalk]

Из-за чего воробьи так делают? (Why do sparrows do this?)

[@agile1111]

They really REALLY want the box for themselves.

[@beepbeepitsabird748]

Were the parents hurt?

[@agile1111]

In this instance no. The HOSP only want the box so if the birds escape they won't be attacked outside the box.

[@mornfo7870]

Catch and EAT?!

[@shivapriyabk9053]

No chased them away so that it can have the nest to itself.

[@cubismo85]

Its like a normal day for the palestinian people living on the West Bank.

[@user-bd1wq9yc3o]

この動画を見てスッキリしました🤭雀は日本では害鳥なのですよ。閉じ込め成功ですね🎉弱い雛達をいじめコロシたりする雀は駆逐しましょう👍

[@TrollingWithTheTruth]

favorite part: 25:05

[@knechtyeee7401]

Yeah, hope he smoked him with a rifle.

[@Ladyalphawolf]

ACTION STARTS AT 19:02 .. WASTE OF TIME TILL 19:02 ..

[@agile1111]

That's why there are TIME STAMPS below the video for faster viewing of parts you wish to see.

[@Ladyalphawolf]

@@agile1111 9 out of 10 people do not read or even open the video description ..

[@agile1111]

@@Ladyalphawolf - lol It's in the TITLE of the video!

[@MantaRayOfDoom]

That is one Low IQ Sparrow.

[@angelamolinagaffney383]

😢😭😭😭😱😱😱 why you allow this????

[@user-hs1kq4mp9i]

いたぶられて発狂しとるわwww

[@Rai2M]

Good job, Mr. Sparrow! He just helped them to fledge ))

[@lifeforce3451]

I like the ending too much hahahaha

[@guadagutierrez-bantog6978]

Isn't this kinda more like a jailbreak than an attack?

[@agile1111]

+Guada Gutierrez-Bantog - These chicks were close to fledgling size so they were very lucky to escape. if this attack had happened 2 days earlier there would have been some dead chicks.

[@99webdesigns29]

Nature is Nature

[@sydneyp3357]

True. Except for the fact that it's an invasive species vs a native species. And it disrupts the ecosystem. And since we brought them here, whether it was intentional or not, it's up to us to do what we can to correct the mistake.

[@mohamedab6296]

3/4 of the video is just time wasting

[@agile1111]

There are time stamps in the Description area under the video.

[@mohamedab6296]

@@agile1111 thank you

[@adilosafi6400]

sparrows are the killing machine of small birds around the glob

[@BayMacDre415]

VIDEO TOO LONG

[@crazyone1067]

I destroy every nest that is built on my property.

[@winnermo]

Kill

[@dagothur5852]

I love sparrows, I even have one as a pet that I raised from birth. But I also love all types of birds, especially the hatchlings and nestlings, so this video makes me wanna take that mf sparrow and yeet it into space. Poor lil babies.

[@eelsoirdor3573]

House sparrows are just like every other living creature: they fight for survival out of instict... There is another species out there, supposedly gifted with "reason" and "self-control", but instead of using those, they go around destroying everything in their way... you know which specie I am talking about, right?

[@rolandosintos838]

The house sparrow help the chikadee to leave the nest and because the house sparow want to lay eggs.

[@abzebel]

😂

[@feetgoaroundfullflapsC]

idiot..

[@rudolfogar1886]

They still died in the wilderness since they weren't ready to fledge. Easy Pickens for preditors. It's not like the intruder bird was trying to kill and/or eat them. He was stealing their home, kicking them out.

[@stefandomovski]

they were ready :) At that age they can fly really good :) But even they can fly they spend more days at the nest... They survived ;)

[@agile1111]

They most certainly were ready to fledge. This is the good news of the story. If this had happened 2-3 days earlier all the fledglings would have probably been killed in the box.

[@lemonadelemon1960]

Rudolfo GAR He was going to kill them that's the whole point of the trap. House sparrows are relentless and I'm glad that trap was there to keep his ass out.

[@beepbeepitsabird748]

????? House sparrows kill the parents and nestlings all the time. You have no clue what you're talking about.

[@agile1111]

If the HOSP trap birds inside the box they can easily be killed. The HOSP only wants the box so birds that escape will not be pursued outside the box.

[@dennislagard3678]

They will stay alive outside the nest .After 12 days the mother bird will feed them outside anyway .

[@mikewhitcombe.]

And then... We flushed the sparrow down the toilet

[@Sometimes_Always]

This was like bird watching.. Truly, mind numbingly boring...

[@zacharycat]

I like sparrows and always put out seed for them. In return they kill harmful insects.

[@knechtyeee7401]

They are loud and make your house looking like shit castle. Well you better get a slingshot, blowgun, BB gun or pellet gun. A .50 BMG would also do a great job, these suckers would look like popped corn, ready to get eaten (by predators). Swallows and tits are also great for wiping out insects, without the house sparrow there population would increase.

[@user-hs1kq4mp9i]

襲撃されてやんのwwwww ざまぁwwwww

[@siouxsienusude]

I wished you would eliminate cats

[@Soapandwater6]

It doesn't matter if house sparrows are native or not. It doesn't matter if that's just the way nature works - survival of the fittest. If they are destructive to the birds I love, I will do something, because well, humans are part of nature, too.

[@martinpantoja4154]

I would never be a. Bird. When l die

[@jojodiver8706]

I'm constantly shooting them off my Bluebird boxes with a low powered pellet gun.

[@dangerous8333]

Why low powered? I would prefer high powered, better accuracy.

[@jojodiver8706]

@@dangerous8333 I don't want to destroy my bluebird boxes. Most of the time I head shoot them when they're inside the box and they poke their heads out. My accuracy is just fine. I have a much higher powered one I use for small game.