Sparrows - Part 2: Boxes ready

A fortnight ago, I took delivery of a dozen House Sparrow terraces from my esteemed friends Mike and Ali from the Shotley branch of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This is all part of the grand Operation Sparrow plan to involve as many different people and organisations as possible. It helps to spread the word about the House Sparrows' plight and shares the load. In addition, it is a nice little earner for the Trust, as every box made sees £10 go in to their coffers. Mike and Ali make them for free, which is utterly admirable. Conservation volunteers have been doing 'Big Society' for decades. It doesn't need politicians telling them so.

 

 

They are made with 12mm marine ply and have since had a double-coating of high-quality, water-based Sadolin, which should see them good for many years.

 

All I need to do now is get them out to fellow villagers who have been waiting patiently.