In keeping with my renewed interest in the ‘little locals’ here are 2 small House Sparrows.

Behind our house we have a large Umbrella Pine. It’s an impressive tree with thick cover.

Each morning several flocks of these sparrows sweep in and take up residence for hours at a time. As the sun warms up many will sit on the end of a pine bough and soak up the warmth. I can usually slip out and catch nice photos as they sun bath.

The only issue is when they all leave at the same time. Chaos, and there has been some close encounters.