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- @Brownstonecow no problem really good piece about why we should love sparrows and what we can do to help
- RT @Brownstonecow: @housesparrows - a little blog entry in support our domestic chums http://t.co/hpKZcXu3
- The @urbanbirder doing what he does best spreading the urban gospel - Birdwatching at Wormwood Scrubs: audio slideshow http://t.co/IuOn0VZH
- RT @RSPBMidlands: Birds made of lego! http://t.co/Azwx7YJ1 Goodness knows how long it took to make these. The Goldfinch is my favourite.
- BBC News - Citizen scientists get to grips with moth survey http://t.co/bbqMxHqy
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Author Archives: Kate Vincent
What is urban ecology?
Urban ecology examines the relationships between humans, plants and animals and their environment within urban (that is a densely populated area) settings. Why does it matter? By examining these urban environments within the context of a wider ecosystem we are … Continue reading
Building a nestbox for house sparrows
Modern housing often prevents nesting opportunities for house sparrows and other species. Erecting a nestbox will provide a much needed home for your local sparrows. House sparrows will begin prospecting for nest sites as early as January in preparation for … Continue reading
World House Sparrow Day – March 20th 2010
My good friend Mohammed Dilawar from India, who is also a house sparrow lover, recently got in touch with me to let me know that he set has up an annual global event – World House Sparrow Day. World House … Continue reading
LIPU conference, Pisa
On 20th March I went to Pisa in Italy, not to look at the leaning tower but to talk about house sparrows. The Italian equivalent of the RSPB – LIPU – were hosting a one day conference about the sparrows … Continue reading
Who killed the cockney sparrer?
I was recently interviewed by BBC radio regarding my thesis findings and asked to contribute to a programme investigating the causes of the decline of the urban House Sparrow. The Radio Times highlights the programme’s value and their summary gives … Continue reading
Ecobuild 2009
Ecobuild is the world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment. The exhibition was held at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre in London between 3rd and 5th March and is now in its 5th year. There were … Continue reading
Why house sparrow research?
House Sparrows (Passer domesticus) were once a plentiful species but in recent years their numbers have dropped alarmingly, so much so that they are now a red listed species, which means that they are a bird of conservation concern in … Continue reading
Urban ecology and the house sparrow
I’m Dr Kate Vincent and this is my blog dedicated to urban ecology. I am an ecological consultant by profession and my PhD doctorate was awarded for my research into the decline of the urban House Sparrow. Although my PhD … Continue reading