Birds and Breeding

TB - that unassuming, thoughtful albeit extremely thick, geriatric beagle - is actually related to a Best Of Breed at Crufts! A first cousin no less. Myself had absolutely No Idea, having believed for years that Myself is the only animal of Superior Breeding in the neighbourhood, but this news certainly explains My fondness for its company. Like to like as they say. Shall look forward to many conversations about Well-Bred Families.

Very interesting rustles, scruffles and muted cheeps emanating from the tiny bird box yesterday. And the little round entrance shows definite signs of much use by sharp claws. (Wish they were My sharp claws. Is dying to help in there.)

Fewer visits by Fredettes lately - and the big Fred stands guard and hustles them back out of the garden fairly smartish. If they were smaller birds Myself would follow to offer assistance, but in view of last year's slight fracas feel it is wisest to Leave Them Alone.