readers. When I was in Land's End* (Cornwall - I know you know that, but some of the Americans might need a bit of clarification) :D .....when I was at the hotel/bar there I saw these cute little brown birds that look like they were speckled. I have never seen a bird that almost looked like it was spotted.
I tried to grab a picture but they kept flying away by the time I got my camera.
It appears that the hotel had an aviary for them - so not sure if they are native or part of someones collection.
I have looked through my bird books and online and I have not seen a picture of them. Does anyone know what they are? They are about the size of a UK Robin (the robins in the US (at least the west coast) are larger.) And I cannot remember the color of the beak....too distracted by the spots!
And, yes, although we did have at least one beverage in the bar.....I know I saw them.....really I did :D
*Yes, I was being a "tourist" and visiting the Doctor Who exhibit....I am a geek (thought I was a nerd, but someone clarified that for me recently) not proud....but I admit it. :)
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Did it look like this? http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/bird-warming276.html#cr
ReplyDeleteOr was it a Starling? http://www.pbase.com/tirc/image/52763055
ReplyDeleteStarlings are popular Avairy birds in the UK.
I bet it was a starling....but the starlings in my yard do not look anything like that :)
ReplyDeleteCool, thanks so much!!
Cheers!
Ohhhhhhh, did you take pics of the Dr. Who exhibit????? Please say you did!!!!!!! I love my Dr.'s!!!!
ReplyDeleteJudith - did I ever! :D And we even went to Cardiff where a lot of both Doctor Who and Torchwood are filmed.
ReplyDeleteThat post is coming up - stay tuned!
Cheers!
That's right unfortunately you do not make enough money to be a nerd. You are stuck being a geek like the rest of us...for the time being.
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