The house sparrow is once again the bird most commonly seen in a Northern Ireland garden, according to the RSPB NI. Thousands of people took part in the charity's 45th Big Garden Birdwatch.

A flock of house sparrows holds a shout fest before settling down for the night in a communal roost, and they seem to engage in noisy chatter at mid-morning, too, after they feed as a flock.

Birds of various sizes and ... before a winter snowstorm hits. Clean your roosting box regularly to remove any buildup. Read the original article on House Digest.