How very dare you !!!!

I had filled up the feeders, honestly, even though I was so upset about the result on Friday morning that I even caught myself having a little cry at the awfulness and sadness of Cameron's resignation. (And I have never really liked him until now.)

But two days away, with two wonderful operas (last night's "Nabucco" was spellbinding and magnificent) had meant that my hungry birds had demolished every seed or nut in sight.

Three full fat balls, peanuts in two feeders, two sunflower heart feeders and a full table - all laid bare. They still hadn't really worried about the niger seeds (apart from one loner greenfinch who never comes when the others do)

I dutifully restored the feast and they hardly let me get back inside before they were scrapping and busy. How dare I go away, even if I was upset.

And commiserations to the Republic of Ireland, who put up a terrific fight against the host nation. Former Forest stars O'Neill and Keane, I salute you.