We put this bird box up last year, well after normal nesting season.
So you can imagine how chuffed we are that we have new tenants in the first year since we opened for business.
We have been watching them coming and going for quite a few days. The photo shows the removal of what must be the “wrong” type of feather.
Can’t wait to see the young when they emerge..
I was wondering if there is anyone out there who might be able to shed some light on the history behind this serving dish/tureen. It was given to us as a present but we didn’t pay much attention to the makers mark at the time. We are doing a bit of spring cleaning and de-cluttering and I happened to look at the base which has the following mark. My curiosity was piqued as we spent two weeks on holiday in the Limoges region last year.
I spent a bit of time trawling the web but could not find much information. The best I managed was to find out that this mark was in use between 1906 (or 1929) – 1940. It would be nice to know a bit more about the maker.
Here are some more photos of the dish.
Just found this in an old jacket pocket.
Shows how long since I last wore it.
Needless to say it no longer fits me.
I was relaxing, reading, in the conservatory, immersed in the latest Tarzan adventure, when I felt that I was being watched. I looked around to discover that my neighbours cat had taken up position, outside looking in. Perhaps it too was enjoying Edgar Rice Burroughs description of the latest exploits of Jad-bal-ja, the golden lion, trained by Tarzan.
These October morning are getting a little cool. Just blow on my fingers to get them warm again ….
All that stealing food from the bird feeder has made me thirsty…….
A little bit of sunshine and this little beauty pops up.
WrAnTz 