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Saundersfoot, Wales Canon R6+RF800mm lens

The House Martins were in the process of building this nest from harbour mud, though I think they gave up on it over the coming days. Why the sparrow was interested I do not know!

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[–] KevinFRK 5 points 7 months ago

And I suppose to complete it, House Martins from the same group gathering the mud in the harbour

[–] 13esq 3 points 7 months ago

I've seen house sparrows take a house Martin's nest before, not sure if it was already abandoned or not.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Wow that’s a great shot!

[–] KevinFRK 2 points 7 months ago

The sparrow was just pure good luck, and a bit of a surprise when I reviewed the photo!