Creating and preserving
wildlife habitat for over 25 years
 
  
 
P.O. Box 1745
  46 Pennsylvania Ave.
  Easton, MD 21601
  410-822-5100
    info@cheswildlife.org
   
 
 
ENGLISH (HOUSE) SPARROW

Huge balls of grasses, weeds or trash, with the opening on the side of nest. Some include feathers, hair or string.  Nests are noticably messy.  Eggs are a white to greenish white with a slight gloss and dotted with grays and browns.  3-7 eggs, commonly 5. REMOVE THIS NEST!


Picture Courtesy of Peterson Field Guide Eastern Birds' Nests
 


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DESIRABLE NESTS
Eastern Bluebird

Carolina Chickadee

Tree Swallow

Tufted Titmouse

Carolina Wren


UNDESIRABLE NESTS
House Sparrow
REMOVE THIS NEST!!!

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