A beakful

I spotted this female blackbird with her beak full of nesting material (I assume). I'd been snapping away at a pretty wee wren but I like this better.  Hope she raises a big brood this year. 

I enjoyed my day with the girls yesterday. The six year old has lost her first milk tooth and has another wobbler. I loved seeing Babe again despite it being a bit dated (a fax machine!). I think the girls enjoyed it too and they certainly enjoyed their pick'n'mix sweets. I had a wine gun.  Meanwhile in Glasgow my grandson had a good birthday despite his leg limitations. We'll see him at the weekend for more fun. 

Today a former colleague is calling in on his way north. I made a malt loaf after breakfast and it has just come out of the oven so I'm all set for a cup of tea later. I'm about to walk Flora then go shopping. 

Tonight I'm going to a friend's house. Only next door but one. A few of us are gathering to make social plans for the next few months.