“Birds are a miracle because they prove to us there is a finer, simpler state of being which we may strive to attain” Doug Coupland

It is very early – still dark outside – and I am lying in bed listening to the beautiful sound of a Blackbird singing.

The sound evokes wonderful childhood memories for me. We always had a Blackbird in our garden (the same one of course for my entire childhood!) that we named ‘Charlie’; along with a whole host of other garden birds – Thrushes, Blue Tits, Great Tits, and a particularly tame Robin. As an adult in the UK, a bird feeder was a must-have garden accessory.

The classic “British” birds – or so I thought! I have to admit to being surprised – and very pleased – to find that so many of my old feathered friends also cross the Bay of Biscay – and have a holiday home in the Algarve!

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