Here is how you can play a role in saving the sparrows

Kimberly Colaco

THEMES FOR 2024

In 2024, the theme for World Sparrow Day is 'Sparrows: Give them a tweet-chance!', 'I Love Sparrows' and 'We Love Sparrows'.

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DEEP CONNECTION

The theme this year highlights the special connection between humans and sparrows.

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SUMMER HEAT

Store some water in a bowl during the summers for birdbath.

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BUY A NEST BOX

Invest in a standard, small hole-fronted nest box, with an entrance hole. Most of these nests come in different sizes and shapes.

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SPARROWS LOVE SEEDS

Sparrows enjoy a variety of seeds including sunflower, safflower, suet and millets. Many online and pet stores sell bird feed.

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GROW LOCAL

Try to grow more native plants in the garden, this will help the sparrows to feed on insects and worms.

Goa| Sparrow Day |awareness | Photo: Nature Forever Society

SOCIAL MEDIA HYPE

Utilise social media platforms to share images and videos in order to raise awareness about the decline in sparrow populations.

Goa| Sparrow Day |awareness | Photo: Nature Forever Society

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