I think we need to keep in mind that House Sparrows aren't "evil" birds. 
They, just like the native birds, are using techniques and methods that are 
beneficial to the survival of their species. It is not as if  these Sparrows 
(and Starlings) came to the Americas with the intent of killing other cavity 
nesters. Yes, House Sparrows are a problem but its not personal, trapping 
and killing a few individuals will only get out your frustration, it wont 
stop them from coming back. I think there is allot of misdirected anger 
around this issue.

Eric Cannizzaro
South Burlington


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mundi Smithers" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:14 PM
Subject: [VTBIRD] a sad loss


>I am sad to report the loss of the four Bluebird nestlings.  After a couple 
>of days of little activity I opened the box to find one dead nestling.    I 
>can only assume that the #%*&@#* House Sparrows vandalized the nest box.  I 
>am more determined than ever to learn how to shoot a gun filled with bird 
>shot!!!!!  Of course I'll have to purchase 'said' gun first!!!!
>
> Thanks for the info about the Cornell Bluebird list.  Unfortunately the 
> list doesn't have a TITLE so when a message hits my screen and I don't 
> recognize the name of he sender I delete it as spam. :o{
>
> Mundi