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A little learning

On October 30, 2022 By JeremyIn Cottage lifeLeave a comment

All this reminiscing about weird ways to make a living has your author recalling a sure-fire narrative to spin during job interviews. It's a secret so powerful, using it will guarantee you a fast track to the C-suite in the global planet-destroying multinational corporation of your choice -- so use it wisely. And this is …

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Fan tales: this bird has flown

On February 27, 2022 By JeremyIn BraidwoodLeave a comment

When I said these little birds grow up fast, I had no idea just how much. On sneaking up to the nest last Monday morning, I noted immediately that it was empty. Not the kind of empty you'd see when the chicks were tiny (all of three weeks ago) and no parent was sitting on …

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Nestwatch 6: fledging

On February 17, 2022 By JeremyIn BraidwoodLeave a comment

You can't spend too much time away from a Willie Wagtail's brood because by God, they grow up fast. It's five days since we noted the joyful arrival of the chicks -- and scrawny, bald and unappealing little scraps they were, too. So we took a turn down to Commonwood this lunchtime to catch up …

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