Britain's National Bird

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According to today's news, I understand that a poll is to take place to decide our national bird. I thought it would be fun if we gardeners held our own straw poll here to nominate our own choice.

I nominate the blackbird, if only for its beautiful song.

pansyface

If you were to ask people in Sheffield on a Friday night it would probably be the shag. On my walks in the Peak District I meet a lot of bearded tits, often rather old ones wearing lycra and cycling too fast on their very expensive bikes. 

The losers at the coming general election would have to vote for the booby prize.

I must say I think that these votes are very divisive and just make people grouse when they don't have their bird come out as the winner.

Blue Onion

My vote is for the Kingston Parakeet.  You can sit quietly in Richmond park, close your eyes, and imagine you're on safari.  

GemmaJF

The vote is on a short list of 10 birds

You can vote here

http://www.votenationalbird.com/

 

I voted robin, because I have no imagination and I always back the winner. It was already voted our national bird back in the 60's 

Jonesk

Thanks for the link Gemma,

I Also voted Robin, although Blackbird was close for me.

Cat 3

I voted for the Robin - because its the first bird that appeared in my garden after my dad passed away. It was there every time I went out into the garden.



However, I have seen a few owls close up, and they are really beautiful creatures and they also do a good job of cleaning up the countryside of vermin!

Tropical Sam

Everyone loves Robins...

Lupin 1

Pansyface 

I think from the birds I have in my garden I would also say Blackbird such characters However I am very fond of the little Wrens that bob about, also like the Robins, Spuggies and all the Finches ..not keen on the blinking Pheasants that visit and as for the Ducks  We hear owls but don't see them. 

 

nutcutlet

I voted wren. It used to be on farthings and must be feeling worthless now. We need to boost its self esteem

Obelixx

I like wrens but I voted for the Puffin as Britain has such a lot of coastline providing ideal habitat for this endearing bird which has been struggling in recent years because of food shortages.

Mute swans or barn owls would be my next choice.  Robins are too aggressive and unfaithful for me.   

 

BobTheGardener

Wren for me.  Plenty of them about but you hardly ever notice them (just like ordinary, good-hearted British people!)