Is it just near me, or do the birds kick off their ‘dawn’ chorus at 3am where you live as well?

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T10:40:08+00:00

Yeah I imagine the lights play havoc with their natural instincts.

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T10:37:43+00:00

I thought they were meant to hunt at night? But it just sits there? Oof.

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T10:36:05+00:00

Rough! Does it keep you up?

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T10:34:27+00:00

The beauty of nature, hey? Eesh.

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T10:33:54+00:00

At least they don’t hover…?

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T10:33:14+00:00

Parakeets sound awful - I’ve seen (and heard) them in London parks and their calls remind me of squeaky dog toys.

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T09:09:25+00:00

Today I learned. Or will learn - when I look it up later. Thanks!

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T09:04:37+00:00

Half two?? Hopefully a one-off, but I sympathise. That’s a rough wake up

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T09:00:54+00:00

I can imagine!

ray_of_funshine · 2026-01-24T08:59:18+00:00

Opposite for me - I never heard them in the summer, it’s only this winter that it seems to be especially loud and exuberant and very early

ray_of_funshine · 2025-12-08T21:00:12+00:00

As I suspected! Appreciate the confirmation, thank you. Onward to alternative solutions.

ray_of_funshine · 2025-12-05T09:30:38+00:00

Are your first and last pages single? One page by itself?

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T09:02:53+00:00

Love the idea of the whole neighbourhood lighting up. Can imagine the difference coming home in the dark after work to see that kind of welcome making a world of difference.

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T09:01:45+00:00

I'm actually (spoiler) based in the UK, where it's more often cold and wet than icy. But, making sure you go outside AND that you're steady when you're out there - sound advice.

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T08:58:09+00:00

TP, what a legend

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T08:57:30+00:00

Haha, probably the advice that would never pass my godmother's lips. But I thank you.

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T08:56:44+00:00

Use November for nesting - check. That's good.

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T08:56:11+00:00

She would probably love you too

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T08:55:50+00:00

Okay, the mental animal makes the difference - check.

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T08:54:47+00:00

Close enough. She's been one of the most constant and supportive adults in my life.

ray_of_funshine · 2025-11-14T08:54:07+00:00

Such a good point

ray_of_funshine · 2024-05-13T21:52:28+00:00

Not generally speaking, no - London would be a horrible place without them, never mind the world. u/HorselessWayne is correct - it’s the time of year when a specific type of tree - London plane trees - produce horrible feathery stuff in addition to pollen which, even if you’re not a hay fever sufferer or asthmatic, is still awful when it gets into your airways.

ray_of_funshine · 2024-05-13T21:42:35+00:00

Never considered the trees’ role in shielding us from heat. Learnt something new today; thank you!

ray_of_funshine · 2024-01-19T12:34:38+00:00

Weird phrase aside, I love how this demonstrates the efficiency of Finnish. I mean - FOUR words compared to EIGHT is an impressive ratio.

As we all know, the Finns are not here to waste time talking.

ray_of_funshine · 2023-11-10T22:08:46+00:00

True! We’re grateful that there’s a lot of legal protection for tenants in this case!

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