A Robin Redbreast in a Cage
“A robin redbreast in a cage / puts all Heaven in a rage.” William Blake
Campaign Sees New National Bird
The choice of National Bird for Britain has gone to our old friend the Robin. A nationwide vote saw more than 200,000 people choose the robin as Britain's national bird after it swooped away with 34 . It was by far the most popular bird with 34 per cent of the vote.
The Robin is well known for its strident wee call and aggressive nature when faced with intruders on its home turf. It has a red breast for a very territorial reason.
Winner is Robin
A campaign to name the country's national bird was launched by ornithologist David Lindo, reaching schools and many of us on line.
But Second is the Beautiful Barn Owl
In second place was the beautiful barn owl, with 12 per cent of the vote, with the Blackbird in third place. Lindo began the project last year when he realised Britain did not have a national bird, unlike countries such as India, France and Japan. Mr Lindo said: "The robin is Britain's most familiar bird so it's perhaps fitting that it has been chosen by the nation to be our national bird.
Christmas Adornment
Although Robins were once eaten in huge numbers we confine our interactions these days to feeding them in the winter and adorning our Christmas cards with Robin Redbreasts.
If you want your chance to adorn your room with your own Robin then try our beautiful Royal Crown Derby - Royal Robin and at the moment it has nearly £20 pounds off, oh well exactly £17 then!
https://www.jamespirie.com/royal-robin.html
Whacking Saving
But if you want money off the £350 off Royal Crown Derby - Prestige Barn Owl at the moment will make your money box jangle. Royal Crown Derby’s production team have tested their skills to manufacture a paperweight measuring 23.5cm high for this limited edition of just 300 pieces.
Pre-order Now - Available early January
https://www.jamespirie.com/prestige-barn-owl.html
But if the price tag on the Prestige Barn Owl is a bit rich then try the Royal Crown Derby - Barn Owl, a very handsome member of a charming series of birds which are part of Royal Crown Derby's Paperweight Collection.
This piece will make a wonderful addition to a Crown Derby collection or a gift for the special owl lover in your life! And for the moment it’s got £30 pounds off.
