#World Sparrow Day

[holespoles]

Rei Kurahashi "World Sparrow Day"

くらはしれい「世界スズメの日」

[arthistoryanimalia]

For both #WorldFrogDay + #WorldSparrowDay today, here are two ivory nestukes on display together at the The Walters Art Museum:

1. Skull and Toad

Ohara Mitsuhiro, Edo, early-mid 19th c.

2. Stylized Fukurasusume ("fat sparrow")

after Masanao of Kyoto, Edo, early 19th c.

[rabbitcruiser]

World Sparrow Day

World Sparrow Day, observed annually on March 20, is a day to raise awareness of the protection of sparrows. We are particularly excited about this holiday because we just can’t resist the cuteness of these little birds and we know at the end of this article, you will be as excited to join too.

History of World Sparrow Day

World Sparrow Day is an initiative started by the Nature Forever Society of India (founded by Mohammed Dilawar) along with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation of France and many other organizations around the world. Though the holiday carries the name Sparrow, it was mainly created for awareness of Sparrows but also includes the beauty and biodiversity of other common birds that may share the same space as us.

Mohammed Dilawar, a dedicated conservationist, started the campaign to provide special care for house Sparrows in Nashik. The idea to make the campaign official was born during an informal discussion at the office of the Nature Forever Society. Thereafter, the first World Sparrow Day was observed in 2010 all around the world.

It created a platform for bird conservationists to network and exchange ideas to improve conservation. It aims to provide a point of contact for people around the world to come together and create awareness of the necessity for the protection of common biodiversity or species of lower conservation.

Sparrows or house sparrows have been known to live in green patches and backyards chirping away in urban areas though, during the harsh summers, they require cool shades and water. They’ve always been quite common in residential areas but are currently on the verge of extinction due to noise pollution, lack of nesting sites in modern buildings, pesticide usage, and non-availability of food as reported by ornithologists.

The awareness created led to the house sparrow becoming the state bird of  Delhi in 2012.

As the years go by, more people are joining the campaign to conserve these birds as a way of giving back to nature. Some have gone as far as creating bird nests for sparrows and other common, birds in the community.

World Sparrow Day timeline

1863 Introduction of the House Sparrow

The house sparrow is introduced into America, parts of Africa, Australia, and New Zealand from this time, such that it is now the most widespread urban bird in the world.

2008 Heroes of the Environment

The founder of the Nature Forever Society, Mohammed Dilawar is named one of the ‘Heroes of the Environment.’

2012 State Bird of Delhi

The efforts of the Nature Forever Society, a conservationist group, lead to the declaration of the house sparrow as the state bird of Delhi.

2019 I Love Sparrows

The theme for World Sparrow Day in 2019 is ‘I Love Sparrows.’

World Sparrow Day FAQs

Why is World Sparrow Day celebrated?

It is a day celebrated to raise awareness and protect the common house sparrows.

What does a sparrow symbolize?

The sparrow symbolizes simplicity, creativity, community, power, and empowerment. The sparrows are not independent birds but they are neither needy nor desperate.

Are sparrows the smartest birds?

Sparrows are smart and sharp birds but research has shown that parrots and the corvid family of crows, ravens, and jays are considered the smartest species.

How to Observe World Sparrow Day

Care for a sparrow

Organize walks and hikes

Create awareness about sparrows

Make nests, put water for sparrows during the summer season, and put bird feeders in gardens or any open area to protect the adorable bird. They’ll surely appreciate it.

Organize a sparrow-watching trip with your family and friends, feed the birds, take pictures to document, and create beautiful stickers or posters. You can create beautiful memories on this day.

Host a sparrow event and organize teachings that create awareness and enlighten people about sparrows. Also have entertainment like sparrow poetry, a photography contest, and a sparrow treasure hunt.

5 Interesting Facts About Sparrows

Once upon a time in Britain

A movement to the grain fields

The first day in the world

Sparrow Awards

Making of the World Sparrow Day

Sparrows were once one of Britain’s most common birds, however, their population has declined in recent years.

Although house sparrows are non-migratory birds, the urban flock had traditionally moved to the countryside to feed on ripening grain fields.

The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 in different parts of the world.

The Nature Forever Society instituted the first Sparrow Awards in March 2011 to encourage the efforts made towards the cause and to selflessly conserve the environment.

The idea to mark World Sparrow Day came up during a discussion at the N.F.C’s office where the idea was to earmark a day for the conservation of the house sparrow and other common birds.

Why World Sparrow Day is Important

It’s a day to admire nature’s beauty

It is a time to spread  awareness on biodiversity conservation

It is a fun event

World Sparrow Day is a day to celebrate the conservation and protection of sparrows. It is also a day to admire the beauty of biodiversity and nature.

This day provides a meeting ground for people from different parts of the world to come together and play an important role in advocacy and spreading awareness of the need of conserving common biodiversity. We love this!

Various kinds of campaigns, events, and activities are organized on this day to encourage people to participate and contribute to the cause. See what you can do to help!

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[subby-sab]

Today is 20th of March.

Today is World Storytelling Day, World Sparrow Day, World Frog Day, World Flour Day.

[richs-pics]

Happy world sparrow day

I just found out it's world sparrow day (20-03-2023). Apparently, the aim is to raise awareness of the plight of house sparrows in particular and urban birds in general. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of house sparrows (note to self) so here is a tree sparrow which are also in decline.

[superdecade]

[jiacast]

World Sparrow Day

A sparrow's song, soft as morning light, whispers resilience and sweet, strong notes. They flit and dance above towns, storing tales and bringing gentle peace. Their presence reminds us that joy and beauty never cease. Despite storms and winds, they cling to branches, demonstrating their resilience. Their wings tell stories of survival and the joy it brings. We should learn from sparrows, finding strength in simple things and heeding their call, as hope and joy within us spring. Cherish every moment and cherish every moment, bold.

[momoksha]

sparrow bird singing!🐦🎶

[keshavkumar]

World Sparrow Day: Celebrate World Sparrow Day and Protect the Chirping Birds

Join the celebration of World Sparrow Day and learn how you can contribute to the conservation of sparrows. Create nesting sites, provide food and water, plant native trees and shrubs, and spread awareness. World Sparrow Day: Celebrating the Chirping Birds World Sparrow Day is celebrated on March 20th every year to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of sparrows. These tiny…

[drmullaadamali]

World Sparrow Day 2023 Special: कविता, कहानी, मुहावरा, फोटो टिप्पणी में साझा करें

[spotsupstuff]

day 6

all love to Martini and Procyon (the blue)

[arthistoryanimalia]

For #WorldSparrowDay:

Yu Feian (Chinese, 1888-1959)

The Five Nobilities, mid-20th c.

Fan; ink & color on paper

>The artist called this painting The Five Nobilities, a play on the fact that the word for “sparrow” (que 雀) sounds like the word for “noble rank” (jue 爵). According to the artist’s inscription, he copied the composition after a painting attributed to the Song dynasty emperor Huizong (1082–1135).<

From “Noble Virtues: Nature as Symbol in Chinese Art” 2023 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York

[scottishoctopus]

Back again after completely disappearing, but here's a meme that I made at like 1 in the morning XD.

[tinned-beef]

here’s the full version of the free comic book day comic!

again, apologies that the quality isn’t very good, the gloss of the paper makes it difficult to get good pictures of,,

[grantwilsonenjoyer]

dndads spoilers

idc about anything but the oaks right now. not even grant or nick rn i literally just cannot stop thinking about mercedes and lark and sparrow and normal and hero and :(((

i am going to go so fucking hard into my oak centric fics (sparrow </3) if i can get the willpower to write within the next few days we will SEE.. . hmm. i also just think overall i am the happiest with how the oaks arc ended .

i think will campos knocked this episode (and just normal's character in general ) out of the park. the ending showing that normal isn't particularly happy reconnecting with a place that hurt him is So important to me actually. sometimes healing is forgiving/making peace with the people and places and things that hurt you. but also sometimes healing is accepting that you don't Have to.

also i think it's especially important to point out that like. normal is Sad, yeah, but he's not letting that stop him from doing things? he's not limiting himself with those emotions and i think that is such an important step for his character, actually! especially coming from a household with lark and sparrow who were almost always controlled by their emotions (specifically their fear).

to only ever see people succumb to their emotions or suppress them entirely, and to decide for Himself that he is going to work alongside them instead, actually!. he doesn't shove down all his negative emotions and pretend to be happy nor does he let it entirely consume his night. he just. is sad . and you know what? he can go have fun with his friends anyway.! and he does!

anyways. i love normal oak and i love will campos thank you