Finn Frode's photos with the keyword: nest

Watching sparrows

Watching sparrows

Finn Frode
27 Jun 2016 234
From a while ago, when the sparrows had chicks. The little ones all made it, but for the next brood we have moved the birdhouse house up on the balcony where the cats can't watch as closely... Bastian (mixed breed) & Dushara Tatters and Rags (Somali) with House Sparrows (Passer domesticus) (Danish: gråspurv), 04.06.2016. Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera
Sparrows above

Sparrows above

Finn Frode
31 May 2016 175
This is what the cats are watching from below - the sparrows have chicks. Female and male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 29.05.2016. Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera
New tenants?

New tenants?

Finn Frode
26 Mar 2015 154
A couple of blue tits seems very interested in the nest box. Hopefully they will move in... :) Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus), 25.03.2015 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera
Sparrow chicks soon to take off, 2

Sparrow chicks soon to take off, 2

Finn Frode
11 Jul 2014 152
Both parents are spending every waking hour feeding the chicks. Chick and female House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 10.07.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
Sparrow chicks soon to take off, 3

Sparrow chicks soon to take off, 3

Finn Frode
11 Jul 2014 165
The male with two chicks displaying their hungry mouths. Above two visiting youngsters - maybe from the previous brood? Youngsters, chicks and male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 10.07.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
Sparrow chicks soon to take off, 1

Sparrow chicks soon to take off, 1

Finn Frode
11 Jul 2014 160
Our second brood of house sparrows have grown in record speed and they will probably be leaving the birdhouse in a few days. Male and chick House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 10.07.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
The sparrow chicks, 3

The sparrow chicks, 3

Finn Frode
24 May 2014 149
Both parents are flying shuttle service in order to feed the hungry mouths... Female House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 21.05.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera. Male and chick House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 22.05.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
The sparrow chicks, 2

The sparrow chicks, 2

Finn Frode
24 May 2014 158
A quick touch-and.go landing and then it's off for the next insect... Female House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 21.05.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
The chicks are growing

The chicks are growing

Finn Frode
26 May 2014 155
The sparrow chicks have grown bigger - it won't be many more days before they are ready to leave the safety of the nest. Male and chick House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 25.05.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
The sparrow chicks, 1

The sparrow chicks, 1

Finn Frode
24 May 2014 144
Even after the chicks hatched the male continued improving their nest... Male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 20.05.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
Wonder how many they are?

Wonder how many they are?

Finn Frode
26 May 2014 153
If you look carefully you'll see the beeks of two chicks on the left picture. I don't know how many there are, but 4 or 5 is the usual - and statisticly only one of these will survive until next year. Male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 21.05.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera. Male and chick House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 25.05.2014
Almost ready to leave...

Almost ready to leave...

Finn Frode
30 May 2014 154
One of the chick looking out from the nest, while the mother bird is watching from above. They are almost as big as her now, so it won't be many more days before they are ready to fly off. Chick and female House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 29.05.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
Empty nest

Empty nest

Finn Frode
01 Jun 2014 152
Yesterday the sparrow chicks left their nest box. This is how it looks inside - filled almost up to the hole with moss, small branches and feathers. Btw. there was a second, unused nest halfway down, so probably this or another couple made an early attempt, but was discouraged by the weather or something. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 01.06.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
Last day in the nest

Last day in the nest

Finn Frode
01 Jun 2014 137
The day before the sparrow chicks flew off the nest. Almost as big as the mother bird, who did all she could to convince them that it was about time to test their wings. Now they have moved to the neighbouring gardens, where the parents will continue feeding them for some days. Chick and female House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 30.05.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
A sparrow romance, 2

A sparrow romance, 2

Finn Frode
22 Mar 2014 146
Male house sparrow wooing female by presenting nest material to her. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 21.03.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
A sparrow romance, 1

A sparrow romance, 1

Finn Frode
22 Mar 2014 137
Male house sparrow wooing female by presenting nest material to her. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 21.03.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
Furnishing the new home...

Furnishing the new home...

Finn Frode
04 Apr 2014 144
Male house sparrow presenting a variety of materials that he will use to furnish the nest. He is trying so hard to convince a females of all his qualities... House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 01.04.2014 Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
See what I have found...

See what I have found...

Finn Frode
12 Mar 2014 127
Male sparrow presenting nest material to his mate. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), 11.03.2014 Also see this video of our cat: Rags birdwatching Olympus E-400 Digital Camera.
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