From the RSPB... I did not know this!

http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/359634-killer-fat-threat-to-wild-birds?utm_medium=website&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=killerfat&utm_campaign=pr

Have a wonderful time, MAK!

 

Another good piece re Newgrange from The Irish Times...

http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/solstice-pilgrims-hail-greatest-show-in-living-memory-1.1636195

Today, they control access to the site. I can remember, however, when one could just trundle on up to it and wander on in! Happy to have had that privilege. But restricted access is a must in these busy tourist times.

Never managed to be one of the lucky ones chosen to be inside the tumulus at the Solstice... but have been there on many other occasions. An ancient spirit lives there.

A magical place, a magical moment.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hundreds-gather-at-newgrange-for-winter-solstice-celebration-29859371.html

Oooooo! That sun is only just skidding the horizon!

The shortest day of the year is 2 days away.

I'll see if I can find the link for the Winter Solstice sunrise here in Ireland at Newgrange... a mystical experience!

Oooooo! That sun is only just skidding the horizon!

[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): P is foofed up to keep warm as she looks around her territory. All 3 seen-off to the dentist for me. See ya!

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/412940698862624771

"...foofed up"! A superb image!!

Thanks, Carol P!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f36CvRm3rJI#noexternalembed

Beakie the Starling should go on Talent search!!! 

He would surely do lots better than some of the other whackos...

Great forum, Veronica! Enjoy it and the friends you will make... I do!

 

Oooooo! More wishes?? Yay! Lucky me!!!

 

[CHIRPY BIRD-DAY!!!Slainte!]

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY!!!

Slainte!

 

Neat little critter! Don't they migrate? (Obviously this one did not...) Super to get a new bird on a snowy winter's day.