Schilp - "Here I am, where are you?" chirps the sparrow. Few other birds have become as closely associated with humans as the house sparrow. It is beloved and unfortunately also threatened: Due to modern building practices, there are fewer and fewer nesting opportunities for it. The food supply is also scarce. The field sparrow suffers as well. "Let's help the sparrows!" says the well-known ornithologist and bird call imitator Uwe Westphal in this book. He shares stories from the lives of sparrows, the ambivalent relationship between sparrows and humans, and sparrows in distress. There are practical tips for creating a sparrow-friendly environment with sand bathing areas, green roofs, and hedges in the garden, as well as supplementary feeding advice, instructions for building a sparrow hotel, and other nesting aids. Here, fans of these chirping companions will find exciting details.