But alas, too few... these are so splendid. (And remember - if you kiss enough of them...)

http://ci.smugmug.com/Media/2011/Lost-Frogs-Final/15744597_9aHMB#1188509513_N66P7

I am assuming the situation in Ireland must be similar. Also - hate those rat poisons!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12463744

Sounds like fun!

http://php.democratandchronicle.com/blog/birds/?p=4253#more-4253

I think this video is so funny!  Love it!

Donna has already started a serious Diplomatic Incident over this, so be warned!!

Actually Kris did  but I was brave enough to post it. So "bring it on Bobbie", I'm ready for Mr. Murphy Esq.

You got it!!

I think this video is so funny!  Love it!

Donna has already started a serious Diplomatic Incident over this, so be warned!!

Always so thrilled to get these reports.

Jeeeeez, Donna! What am I like! Thanks for putting everyone straight on this one... I got so excited there for a minute... I always need you to "keep me honest"!

Everyone - ignore me - listen to Donna!!

I am posting this out of sheer badness! For all you spider-lovers, this is one handsome guy! For the rest of you... you have been warned!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_9398000/9398408.stm

Slainte!

Bobbie
 

The Department of Cultural Affairs has been informed...

Although this piece features Blue Tits, it is probably a good look at what happens in most songbirds' nests.

http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/features/story.aspx?id=883

And there are already 3 eggs!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/nottingham/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_9396000/9396649.stm

('Scuse me if someone posted this before!)

Look at this super little guy!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-12457010

Here's a link to another prize-winning photo that was eventually said to be "fake".

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1237468/Wildlife-Photographer-year-winner-allegedly-faked-wolf-image.html

We need a spitting smilie for this one! 

So that's spitting? With a "p"?

I suppose you could always call up the local red-blooded American health inspector and ask him to pay a surprise visit to all 3 of their restaurants. (staying out of the part of one that is Italian soil, of course)

Yes!