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Nature Education, Feeding Birds, Providing Nest Boxes, Observing Nature, Improving Habitat. I'm Jeff Hansen. My channel is dedicated to birds found in my Topeka KS or Mitchell SD property as well as the surrounding areas. All videos are recorded by myself. The birds seen in my backyard are not here by accident as the fact that I've created an oasis for them. The plants I use are all native to the region. The trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers provide shelter and places to feed and nest. Most importantly the plants support the food chain of insects, spiders, and other invertebrates which the birds depend on for food. Furthermore I provide nest boxes (birdhouses) for cavity nesting birds. Like many people I also feed the birds with supplemental seed and suet. Lastly I provide water in the form of a small pond and watering structures. I will not monetize my videos until they are at least one month old, so you can view new videos ad free.
Differentiating House Sparrows from New World Sparrows 2023
Learn to differentiate the Old World house sparrow from the New World sparrows in the United States and Canada north of Mexico.
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Peterson Guide to Birds: amzn.to/3DAkqsD
National Geographic Guide to Birds: amzn.to/3DwPGJb
Sibley Birds v2 app: www.sibleyguides.com/product/sibley-birds-v2-app/
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*Facebook Group*
House Sparrow Control: groups/HouseSparrowControl/
*New World Sparrow Guide*
Rufous-winged Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous-winged_Sparrow/overview
Botteri's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Botteris_Sparrow/overview
Cassin's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cassins_Sparrow/overview
Bachman's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bachmans_Sparrow/overview
Grasshopper Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Grasshopper_Sparrow/overview
Olive Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Olive_Sparrow/overview
Chipping Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chipping_Sparrow/overview
Clay-colored Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Clay-colored_Sparrow/overview
Black-chinned Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-chinned_Sparrow/overview
Field Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Field_Sparrow/overview
Brewer's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brewers_Sparrow/overview
Black-throated Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-throated_Sparrow/overview
Lark Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lark_Sparrow/overview
Lark Bunting: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lark_Bunting/overview
American Tree Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Tree_Sparrow/overview
Fox Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Fox_Sparrow/overview
Dark-eyed Junco: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/overview
Yellow-eyed Junco: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-eyed_Junco/overview
White-crowned Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-crowned_Sparrow/overview
Golden-crowned Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden-crowned_Sparrow/overview
Harris's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Harriss_Sparrow/overview
White-throated Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-throated_Sparrow/overview
Sagebrush Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Sagebrush_Sparrow/overview
Bell's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bells_Sparrow/overview
Vesper Sparrow www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Vesper_Sparrow/overview
LeConte's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/LeContes_Sparrow/overview
Seaside Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Seaside_Sparrow/overview
Nelson's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Nelsons_Sparrow/overview
Saltmarsh Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Saltmarsh_Sparrow/overview
Savannah Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Savannah_Sparrow/overview
Baird's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bairds_Sparrow/overview
Henslow's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Henslows_Sparrow/overview
Song Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Song_Sparrow/overview
Lincoln's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lincolns_Sparrow/overview
Swamp Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Swamp_Sparrow/overview
Canyon Towhee : www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canyon_Towhee/overview
Abert's Towhee: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Aberts_Towhee/overview
California Towhee: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/California_Towhee/overview
Rufous-crowned Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous-crowned_Sparrow/overview
Green-tailed Towhee: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous-crowned_Sparrow/overview
Spotted Towhee: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Spotted_Towhee/overview
Eastern Towhee : www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Towhee/overview
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▶️Learn to trap house sparrows in an elevator trap: ua-cam.com/video/koqHA1wlAy0/v-deo.html
🔴Subscribe for more videos like this: bit.ly/BackyardBirdsSubscribe
🔷Support my channel on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BackyardBirds
*Books and app*
Sibley Guide to Birds: amzn.to/44Ny3R9
Peterson Guide to Birds: amzn.to/3DAkqsD
National Geographic Guide to Birds: amzn.to/3DwPGJb
Sibley Birds v2 app: www.sibleyguides.com/product/sibley-birds-v2-app/
*Equipment Used to Make this Video*
Digital Camera: amzn.to/2G6OgGH
Aluminum Tripod: amzn.to/2oTp7Yq
Fluid Head: amzn.to/2FFO9Ep
#backyardbirds #newworldsparrows
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
*Facebook Group*
House Sparrow Control: groups/HouseSparrowControl/
*New World Sparrow Guide*
Rufous-winged Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous-winged_Sparrow/overview
Botteri's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Botteris_Sparrow/overview
Cassin's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cassins_Sparrow/overview
Bachman's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bachmans_Sparrow/overview
Grasshopper Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Grasshopper_Sparrow/overview
Olive Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Olive_Sparrow/overview
Chipping Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chipping_Sparrow/overview
Clay-colored Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Clay-colored_Sparrow/overview
Black-chinned Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-chinned_Sparrow/overview
Field Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Field_Sparrow/overview
Brewer's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brewers_Sparrow/overview
Black-throated Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-throated_Sparrow/overview
Lark Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lark_Sparrow/overview
Lark Bunting: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lark_Bunting/overview
American Tree Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Tree_Sparrow/overview
Fox Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Fox_Sparrow/overview
Dark-eyed Junco: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/overview
Yellow-eyed Junco: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-eyed_Junco/overview
White-crowned Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-crowned_Sparrow/overview
Golden-crowned Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden-crowned_Sparrow/overview
Harris's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Harriss_Sparrow/overview
White-throated Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-throated_Sparrow/overview
Sagebrush Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Sagebrush_Sparrow/overview
Bell's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bells_Sparrow/overview
Vesper Sparrow www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Vesper_Sparrow/overview
LeConte's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/LeContes_Sparrow/overview
Seaside Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Seaside_Sparrow/overview
Nelson's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Nelsons_Sparrow/overview
Saltmarsh Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Saltmarsh_Sparrow/overview
Savannah Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Savannah_Sparrow/overview
Baird's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bairds_Sparrow/overview
Henslow's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Henslows_Sparrow/overview
Song Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Song_Sparrow/overview
Lincoln's Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lincolns_Sparrow/overview
Swamp Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Swamp_Sparrow/overview
Canyon Towhee : www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canyon_Towhee/overview
Abert's Towhee: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Aberts_Towhee/overview
California Towhee: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/California_Towhee/overview
Rufous-crowned Sparrow: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous-crowned_Sparrow/overview
Green-tailed Towhee: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous-crowned_Sparrow/overview
Spotted Towhee: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Spotted_Towhee/overview
Eastern Towhee : www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Towhee/overview
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Also, thank you for such a detailed video. God bless you.
I could answer this myself but currently as a mom of two babies, im too tired to try 😅. How much did all of this cost you? Im debating whether or not to diy myself or to just buy a preassembled owl post kit i found online.
Thanks for this information ☺️👍
Thank you so much
Heading out to find the wire
Excellent video! Bravo! Thank you 😊
Are they invasive?
will this work for cowbirds?
I live in a large apartment complex and house sparrows are probably the #1 bird i see. They complete with tits, robins, and chickadees where i am in Northern Virginia. the apartment complex eradicates them, but not in a humane way. i often see many dead baby birds on the sidewalk, and now i am helping them and finding them a captive home so they can live a life without suffering.
not available june 18 2024. Need another source
Great video
our steller's jays and spotted towhees like to eat off the ground. I don't know how to get rid of the sparrows who eat their food, too. we have way too many sparrows of various types and they're mating all over the lawn. how would I keep feeding them without the sparrows getting to their food?
Excellent video. Thank you.
Thanks.🥰
Peanut butter are always a big hit around here.
Jackdaws seem to like cashews over peanuts and barbeque-spiced roasted cashews over regular ones. Haven't tried any Michelin-star restaurant stuff yet....
Can I use this in high temps in the shade?
Just saw my first flycatcher in Wisconsin yesterday. Thank you for the great video
We also have chipmunks. Will they try to get into this trap?
Will this trap catch other birds, such as nuthatches, chickadees, or finches, or my flickers or woodpeckers that also come to my feeder? I'm really excited about this.
I am so thankful for your videos and your website as I have recently moved to fort Riley Kansas from Florida and have no idea what to garden here, also the amount of different birds here is amazing
eat them and its a win win
Great video. We have invasive albizia trees on are property. We can use this strategy for killing the trees. Thank you for the video.
Do you have a text copy of this How To? I'd like to print it to have alongside as I make the trap.
Can holly berries be added to the suet cakes?
Do they get alone with blue birds?
Mallards are amazing❤
I have eliminated 35 - 40 European house sparrows and have seen great improvement at my feeders being entertained by house finches, gold finches, downy woodpeckers, chickadees, and even a dark eyed junco.
How wide of a hole did you drill? 3”?
I love starlings, but it's sad they are such a native and agricultural threat.
Excellent!
Proceed to throw trap full of starlings into campfire
I just made one of these traps. What do I do if I can't monitor it during the day?
the lighter looking bird with them in the forefront, is that also a Dowitcher?
Almost looks like a Lesser Yellowlegs
Took a couple of days to do but got it. Put it out today, had three Catbirds in less than 15 minutes. It was late today, I'll set it out first thing tomorrow. Not sure the thickness of wire you used.The wire I used was heavy. It was .080". Hard to work with..
Love the info. I have a pr hanging around..blues too
Oh man it was amazing! there was close to a 100 ducks.....right over here! all i did was put corn down and......and.... *looks at the yard packed with duck poo.......awwwww mannnnnnnn grosssssssssssss
May I ask what is the point of using traps to catch sparrows ? We have the Eurasian Sparrows in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 SAR, too.
What drill bit did you use for drilling the holes? Hss or carbide ?
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There is a type of birdhouse guard that I can't seem to be able to find on the internet. It's an after market attachment that swivels and blocks the entrance if anything heavier than a bluebird sits on it. Then, when the bird flies away, it swivels back to the open position. Have you heard of this and can help me with the name of it?
Never mind, I found it! It's called a Hironbec Pendulum.
The string deterrent really works, thanks, that's great advice.
What sparrow trap do you recommend?
Thanks , I had a mallard mom in by my pool in sugar land Texas lay 11 eggs , 9 made it; after 2 days they left, sigh! I hope they are ok, I have some great pictures! Now another pregnant mallard with her guy has shown up; just a few days later! Crazy
Not sure that I can intentionally kill a bird. How do you do it?
Is it best to keep my trap under shade or in direct sunlight? I live in south Mississippi and it’s already getting into the mid eighties
I use the trimmings (fat) from a 15 lb brisket. This feeds my family and the birds.
This is an awesome sparrow trap! Sparrows dominated my feeders and destroyed my bluebird box nests. I bought this trap and after the first two years I trapped over 600 House Sparrows, sometimes 18 a day. I think I caught all the dominant females after the 3d year and have the population under control.
Thank you. . I started this spring...I only had two boxes. Next year I will have more. I waited until dark then raided two nests. Captured adult females and the eggs they were sitting on.
Will it keep out snakes ?
I have a red-headed woodpecker in my backyard I don't see him often and I've never seen a pair I live in the Mississippi and I just want to protect him as much as I can or her LOL