House Sparrow
Why does Trish admire House Sparrows?
They are the birds that make you curious because they look adorable, but really are one of the most dangerous birds
How many different identities did Trish O'Kane have, and what are they?
She had around 3 identities, and they are the challenges of facing being the "crazy bird lady" start of her becoming an animal activist and a teacher.
How can engaging with Geese in their natural habitats challenge common misconceptions about wildlife?
It illustrates how wild animals have complex behaviors that are vital to ecosystems, debunking the idea that they are merely pests.
How does Trish relate to the Catbird?
Just as the Catbird makes a long migration up north for the spring, Trish has migrated her life from Montgomery to Madison and is starting a new journey.
Why do humans hate House Sparrows so much?
They are very similar to humans.
What is the connection Trish O'Kane have with the owls?
It connects O’Kane to a family in her neighborhood and the people in it. She is getting to know the people and not just the birds.
What behaviors or patterns in Geese does Trish O'Kane think could serve as a model for human efforts to live more harmoniously with the natural world?
Their seasonal migration, which emphasizes the importance of adaptability and resilience in the face of environmental change.
What two things are very similar in Trish's life and the Catbirds?
They have both followed a similar migration pattern that spans from central America, Mexico, the south, and finally the midwest/north.
What are groups that killed House Sparrows from the 1700's-1930's called?
Sparrow Clubs
How did Trish defend Warner Park?
She tried to gain support in her community to defend Warner Park and prevent the neighborhood plan from getting approved at the commissioners meeting
What is Trish's favorite feature of the Geese?
That it is a bird of extremes, extremely shy but extremely loud simultaneously.
What obstacle did Trish have to overcome for her study of the Catbird’s migration?
She had to get help from the college's avian ecologist.
How do House Sparrows relate to the grief Trish felt moving away after Katrina?
They usually spend their lives only a few miles away from the place they were born, but over time people began to move them away from their homes just like Trish had to move away from her home.
What is the grief Trish and the birds felt?
Imagining the birds returning to Warner Park and their homes being gone – just as she loses her home to Katrina.
Why was Trish adamantly opposed to the roundup and extermination of the Geese?
She couldn’t see why she could start a children's program a few months after the park had killed all the Geese.
How did Trish relate when she saw the mother Catbird realize her baby was dead?
She could relate to it because of the loss of her dad.
Where is the one place House Sparrows do not live?
Antarctica
When the owlet hatches, how much does it usually weight?
Around 35 grams
Why do Geese fly in a V-shape?
It conserves energy using uplift.
What color are Catbirds?
Grey