Levelling Up

  The peregrine falcon chick has been ringed and is a falcon; if male she would be a tiercel. This morning she jumped up on the balcony wall for the first time.

Easter Eggs

Yesterday was the 33rd day the peregrines have been incubating their eggs. It is likely they will hatch today or tomorrow.

Schengen Matters

When I’m at home I am not in Schengen but Schengen can be in me – a riesling from Luxembourg, where the treaty was signed in 1985.

Birthday Beagle

Yesterday Bertie had raw liver, veal and steak for lunch. It was his third birthday so a slap-up dinner was in order.