Mama sparrow must be exhausted. She’s been feeding her two little ones every 10-15 mintues in this 95 degree heat. She’s good at her job! She finds foods and returns on time. I’ve also observed her chasing away other sparrows who even come near her hotel. It’s an abandoned purple martin birdhouse with plenty of empty suites – but she’s claimed it – at least for now.
I’ve been watching them and noticed the little sparrow on the right is much more aggressive in getting food than the one on the left. I find myself cheering lefty when it does push through and gets some food.
She’s very alert too – always watching for predators.
After she’s goes – they wait sometimes impatiently for her return.
Susan Hemann says
Love birds. Amazing that you caught them feeding!
Jacqueline D'Elia says
They were very cute to watch. They left the nest just this morning. Lefty needed a little more time with Mom before heading out, but they both safely made it out and up into the pecan tree next to their birdhouse.
Crafty Gardener says
Amazing photos. We’re watching the same thing in one of our birdhouses. The babies aren’t poking their heads out yet.