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Juveniles leave nest at 35 days. They stay in close reach during 2 more weeks.
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2 clutches on both sides of a narrow street.
Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia) is also a breeding species commonly seen in the village along with Lesser Kestrel.
Both parents, but particularly the male, must continue to support juveniles after they leave nest by providing some food.
A very exciting period (seconf half of july) for photographers who can shoot the whole family and some interesting interactions.
Adults are often hounded by hungry fledglings to obtain some food.
"What Dad ! You didn't bring anything to eat ?"
"Me first !"
Quarrels can occur between young that eventually end in one juvenile falling down from a roof at a period when it can't fly well enough to take off from the ground. It can be necessary to rescue them to avoid predation from domestic cats.
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