[TN-Bird] Re: Fwd: Sparrow death

Liz wrote :
> I have to admit I was absolutely outraged until I found out it was Passer
> domesticus. OPEN SEASON!
> Bah! Humbug!

The Passer domesticus is endangered in Holland. There was a scandal
after someone shot one in that country.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4450958.stm

In Memphis, at my house, we have white-throated sparrows and dark-eyed
juncos staying for the winter. This morning I saw one single Passer 
domesticus
struggling to put back lots of suet at my feeder, before he too heads off on
his vacation.

Robert Fowler
Memphis TN 


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