tomlinson 879 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Some time ago the robin was voted as our national bird. (As in Britain). If anyone is interested a further search is being held to possibly replace the robin. The e-mail address, should you wish to have a vote, is: votenationalbird.com It's interesting to wonder if the same bird would be chosen to represent England as it would be to represent Britain. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Well just been on the website and my vote would be for the robin still. He's a gregarious cheeky chappy who is seen all over the British Isles and in every garden I would imagine. And although all the other contenders are just as wonderful they are not necessary present in all areas, so yes I would choose the robin for both England and/or the British Isles. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Why bother with a national bird? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 How about the Dodo? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Ostrich? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Norwegian Blue Pining for the fjords Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Sparrow,....................not many left now,there used to be hundreds in every garden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 K.F.C. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,674 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Today we have had a pair of Jays in the garden , never ever seen one before in the flesh . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,084 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 There are a pair of Jays who frequent Arnot Hill Park. I was amazed to get within ten yards of one of them the other day as they're usually such shy birds. With luck, I may get some pics of them soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I have a feeling there are more Jays about nowadays because we've had one in our garden a few times recently. Used to see a lot when we lived in a rural area but never, until recently, seen one in our suburban garden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I've seen Jays on the old railway embankment on Hucknall Rd just up from the City Hospital. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Saw a J52 once on the railway embankment near Grantham 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Well, I saw an 04 on this embankment, and an Austerity. So there eeeeeeeeeerrrr. Too late for a J6 though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Saw a few L1s about 52 years ago on my way to Grantham 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 We are daft bu66ers...... LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I saw a Kingfisher & a Mallard at Grantham on the same day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Pigeon. There were always lots in Slab Square last time I was there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,869 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm just waiting for someone to say tits. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Chicken(headless) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 150 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm afraid I can't agree about pigeons. Dirty, stinking, disease ridden nuisance birds which make messes that cost many thousands of pounds to clean up. Someone should go into slab square early one Sunday morning when there's no one around and set some basket traps, catch as many as possible then take them away and neck them! (Not homing pigeons of course!) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 This will agree with you then ChrisB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Yes, (grin). It was suggested somewhat tongue in cheek. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,531 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm afraid I can't agree about pigeons. Dirty, stinking, disease ridden nuisance birds which make messes that cost many thousands of pounds to clean up. Someone should go into slab square early one Sunday morning when there's no one around and set some basket traps, catch as many as possible then take them away and neck them! (Not homing pigeons of course!) Rats with wings! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Bubblewrap #22 Bit off topic but that song brought back some memories of Flanders and Swan. Remember them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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