Pecked eggs…sparrow or SY??

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brent
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Joined: Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:43 pm
Location: Raceland, Louisiana

Hi all. Just did a nest check today and found two nests that had a total of 6 eggs in each. One of the 6 eggs in each was slightly pecked and taken out of the nest cup. I did see a SY male a couple of days ago and reported the sighting. I do see an occasional sparrow perched that I chase away. The nests were not disturbed and only one egg was pecked in each of the 2 nests. SY or sparrow?? Thoughts?
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jogl
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Joined: Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:17 pm
Location: SW Ontario, Canada

Don't have any idea what its like down south (went to NO once, that was enough for me), but up here in canukistan it is HOSP's 99 times out of 100.
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brent
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Joined: Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:43 pm
Location: Raceland, Louisiana

I think you're right. Saw two very aggressive ones today. They fought with the martins. Had to run and chase them. I've been trying to catch some. Caught 3 a couple days ago but nothing since. Damn sparrows!!
Brent
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Thomas Maddox
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Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:23 pm
Location: Sulphur, Louisiana

jogl wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 09, 2026 3:53 pm
 Don't have any idea what its like down south (went to NO once, that was enough for me), but up here in canukistan it is HOSP's 99 times out of 100.
I agree. I live in Louisiana and stay away from NO.
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