I've finally discovered a use for House Sparrows ! Unlike the Ladybugs,
which I've never seen in my back yard despite resident Aphids from spring
to fall, the House Sparrows NEVER go away......today I watched several
females hop from branch to branch of a rose bush, evidently avoiding the
thorns, and pick off the succulent little bugs !
I'll be glad to bag up a few of the sparrows and send them to you ! 8^)

Good birding to all,

Cathi Tomsen
tomscar at lasercom.net
Hemet, CA