Evening all. Gosh its lovely to see you Chive, sorry to hear that you've had a tough week. We've missed you. Good to see you too Chey and I'm glad that you've had your first jab.
Hazel, you have been very lucky to be able to dig in your garden. Mine (the bit that isn't under water) is far too wet to even attempt any digging. Your and PurpleRose's soils sound just like mine. If I dig down about 60cm I come across grey clay. I reckon I could make pots with it.
Debs, a few deep breaths before you go in and it will all be over with soon.
Night night Hazel.
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I have received an email from my MP regarding the one I sent to her regarding the Government's decision to reverse the ban on neonicotinoids. It is too long to post on here but if anyone is interested in reading it let me know. It is very thought provoking and shows yet another example of the Government breaking their manifesto commitment. Sorry to bring up something political on here but this topic covers how we gardeners and our biodiversity may be affected.
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Which bird was described by Geoffrey Chaucer as "full of treachery"?
What bird features on the logo of the RSPB?
Which bird's scientific name, Apus apus, is derived from the Greek meaning "without feet"?
What is the collective noun for a group of nightingales?
What was the most seen bird in the RSPB Birdwatch survey of January 2014?
What colour are female blackbirds?
Which common garden bird is associated with winter and is often portrayed on Christmas cards?
Which bird, which symbolises endurance and passion, was used in medieval times to ward off plague?
Which British bird lays the largest egg?
Which common British bird has the Latin name Pica pica?
The base of male starlings beak is blue, what colour is it on the female of the species?
Which birds were notorious for pecking through aluminium bottle tops and stealing the milk from the bottle?
Which bird features on the badge of Sheffield Wednesday football club?
Why do woodpeckers peck on trees with their distinctive drumming sound?
Which is the largest British bird of prey?
Which bird appeared on the old British farthing coin?
Which bird has a tendency to flock in all-male groups and was thus given the Latin name of COELEBS meaning bachelor?
Which species of bird migrates back from Africa to their previous years nests, often built in the eaves of houses?
The children's rhyme "One for sorrow, two for joy etc." is about which bird?
Why are Tawny Owls NOT found in the Isle of Man or the Isle of Wight?
QUIZ ANSWERS
1. The lapwing. 2. The avocet. 3. The comon swift. 4. A watch. 5. Sparrow. 6. Brown (sometimes a few white speckles). 7. Robin. 8. Goldfinch. 9. Mute swan. 10. Magpie. 11. Pink. 12. Blue tits. 13. An owl. 14. To claim their territory. 15. White tailed eagle. 16. A wren. 17. Chaffinch. 18. House martins. 19. Magpie. 20. They do not like flying over water.
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Signing out for tonight people. Good to see the busy people who have looked in today and here's hoping Ante has his internet all sorted soon. Have a good evening all of you. See you all tomorrow.
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Thank you for the quiz answers LB, I got a few right. Hazel your lucky you can do some gardening. Mines far too wet. Had a wander down the garden this afternoon, the snowdrops are peeking through and so are the cyclamens. Have you started another book Hazel. Chey, good you've had the vaccine, hope your arm isn't too achy. Debs, hope your vaccine goes well on Monday, I'm not keen on them either.....i usually look away 😉
Night night everyone, hope we all get a good night's sleep.
Good morning SGL and Ruby. Gosh what an awakening I got this morning. Fog, snow and frost and when I went to pick up my milk bottles a great big roll of thunder. I don't think I will be gardening today
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I forgot to say 'well done' to all of those who had a go at Wednesday's quiz
I should have been going to the hairdresser's today at 09:00. Having seen the weather I'm sort of glad I can't go. It would have been scary on the roads.
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Hazel your lucky you can do some gardening. Mines far too wet. Had a wander down the garden this afternoon, the snowdrops are peeking through and so are the cyclamens.
Have you started another book Hazel.
Chey, good you've had the vaccine, hope your arm isn't too achy.
Debs, hope your vaccine goes well on Monday, I'm not keen on them either.....i usually look away 😉
Night night everyone, hope we all get a good night's sleep.