Sparrows

 

House Sparrow Gealbhan Binne Passer domesticus

Common resident breeding species, though appears to be declining nationally.

Global Distribution: Europe, north Africa, Middle East and Asia.
The House Sparrow has been introduced to many countries and now has an extremely large range and occurs in most parts of the world.

Summer Distribution

 

Winter Distribution

Tree Sparrow Gealbhan Crainn Passer montanus

Formerly localised breeding species, now an occasional visitor.

Recorded in all months of the year with most recorded in May and June.

Global Distribution: Europe, north Africa and Asia. Introduced into Australia.

 

Summer Distribution

 

Winter Distribution