Fledgling.

[cupid04]

Just seen a young fledgling sparrow in my garden. Isn't this a bit late.What are it's chances of survival with the weather getting colder? Haven't seen the
adults.

[cupid04]

Twitchers where are you?

[ladybirder]

Have you put some food out for it, on the ground mainly? As the house sparrow has up to 4 broods a season, it is not unusual to see fledgelings around this late in the year. They have Red status now so are in trouble. I hope you can help this one by providing food and water and even shelter. Let's hope it doesn't keeps pouring with rain.

[cupid04]

I was surprised how close I could get. Not sure how old the liitle one was but he still had that gape the youngsters have. I have put some food down and a
short time afterwards he disappeared into the undergrowth. I will look out for him tomorrow. Thanks for your answer ladybirder.

[ladybirder]

Oh dear if it's still got its gape that is young. I do hope its parent/s are about. Have you seen it fly?

[cupid04]

only from the lawn to the garden fence which is about 4 foot high.