Bird News at Ten (well, half-past nine).

For folks new to this Blog - or can't be bothered to rewind to the beginning- will explain position regarding 'armless.

Last winter 'armless was a whole (organic) bird with 2 wings. He was very cocky and strutted around the garden as if he owned the place. One day he turned up looking very sorry for himself with his right wing hanging on the floor (obviously broken).

Wot could I do? I gave him some water and food, left the shed door open. After 2 weeks with very little improvement in his wing - couldn't fly - waddled - decided it would be kinder to take him to the vet the following day to be 'put down.'

He must have heard me for there was no sign of him the following morning or the next 4 days when he suddenly flew down from the garage roof. There must have been JOY in pigeon land as he rejoined his flock.

An injured blackbird - 'legless' - is a newly wounded visitor to the garden. Has a broken leg by looks of things but is a gutsy bird (male) as he gathers large beakfuls of food for what I assume is his family in some other garden.

He looks bedraggled and I feel sorry for him. Will keep you posted.