RE: I have a fridge in the garage ... Oh I know the feeling. There's nowt worse than the sickening crunch of a snail
RE: declining mistlethrush population why are they declining? I thought for ages that sparrows had buggered off, but I'm seeing them in greater numbers now. Did Mistlethrushes eat sparrows as well?
RE: Maybe they've all domesticated themselves. I think you'll find you mean hovering Windy and if so, I don't think it's a thrush. I reckon maybe a kite or something.