tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post5278342347551446642..comments2024-03-20T05:26:50.167+00:00Comments on Blue Borage: The Prittlewell Prince, a Few Thoughts on Museums...and More Winter BirdsWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-53739854943922693002014-02-05T14:37:40.576+00:002014-02-05T14:37:40.576+00:00Hello Andrew and thanks for your comment!Hello Andrew and thanks for your comment!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-64838801245224070082014-02-05T14:35:31.800+00:002014-02-05T14:35:31.800+00:00Hello Julia and thanks for visiting. You have some...Hello Julia and thanks for visiting. You have some lovely photos on your own blog, too. Such colourful and pretty furnishings!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-76894392337480265472014-02-04T14:43:57.541+00:002014-02-04T14:43:57.541+00:00That's interesting about your own birds, Lou. ...That's interesting about your own birds, Lou. Lucky you having all those sparrows! The thatched huts certainly have character - a bit smokey, though! But I have always like the idea of a thatched roof, even though fire etc must be a concern. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-30862045624926994052014-02-03T19:32:29.156+00:002014-02-03T19:32:29.156+00:00Lovely goldfinch and fieldfare images! Starling nu...Lovely goldfinch and fieldfare images! Starling numbers are definitely down here compared to last year but still lots of house sparrows. I think those thatched oldy worldy buildings are delightful! I would rather like to live in one!Lou Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933986820262509435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-5947383168941395292014-02-02T18:30:11.570+00:002014-02-02T18:30:11.570+00:00Your local museum sounds as though it will be such...Your local museum sounds as though it will be such an interesting place to visit. It's fascinating that they've chosen one significant moment in their local history to focus on. It is the eclectic collections in the small museums I love - you can have items next to each that a 'professional' curator probably wouldn't touch, but they are also so personal with such a local story.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-24960616082015133442014-02-02T18:27:01.587+00:002014-02-02T18:27:01.587+00:00It was fascinating seeing the Anglo Saxon objects ...It was fascinating seeing the Anglo Saxon objects - the belt buckle in particular is an amazing item. So beautiful.<br />The fieldfares have certainly settled around here. I'll miss their calls when they go in the springWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-87731849141438754792014-02-02T11:38:23.088+00:002014-02-02T11:38:23.088+00:00This is fascinating - I haven't hear of Prittl...This is fascinating - I haven't hear of Prittlewell before. I know what you mean about reconstructed buildings and villages - I love looking out of their windows! Small village and town museums are wonderful; usually a glorious eclectic collection. The village next to ours which is next to the site of the first battle of the Civil War are beginning to make a museum. It sounds a lovely idea as their theme will be how the battle affected the village.Richard Goodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661201913648801812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-5847473867096660562014-02-01T20:32:54.934+00:002014-02-01T20:32:54.934+00:00Sounds like you had an interesting visit, I love t...Sounds like you had an interesting visit, I love those smaller museums.<br />Amazing pictures of the fieldfare, a lovely bird to see at this time of year.Annie_Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140041665657746319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-19002103949349074112014-02-01T20:30:19.384+00:002014-02-01T20:30:19.384+00:00I think so much of Anglo-Saxon life is fascinating...I think so much of Anglo-Saxon life is fascinating; from their art and beautiful jewels to their poetry. We had a good look at the huts in the village, and we even noticed a wooden door latch design that we might try and replicate at home (although I'm not sure if this was a genuine Anglo-Saxon design or a more modern one that someone thought looked good in the recreated village!)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-50523819306399514692014-02-01T18:11:00.434+00:002014-02-01T18:11:00.434+00:00That looks a fantastic museum and reminds me of on...That looks a fantastic museum and reminds me of one I visited down in Sussex (or somewhere down there) a few years ago. I always think it fascinating to think about the daily lives of these Anglo-Saxon settlers and the marvelously intricate artworks and crafts that these people produced really show just how skilled these people were !<br /><br />Love the birds pics too, the Fieldfare shot is perfect :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-84925643917239223062014-02-01T12:21:09.049+00:002014-02-01T12:21:09.049+00:00I wish I could see that number of Sparrows and Sta...I wish I could see that number of Sparrows and Starlings here. I wonder when the Sparrows stopped coming here - it couldn't have been that long ago. <br />I imagine that watching those crows is fascinating - I can't say I'll ever warm to crows but I have to admire their intelligence. It is interesting that you have a pair (working in a team?!) as well.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-73200190634434464152014-01-31T19:19:12.942+00:002014-01-31T19:19:12.942+00:00Great post,would love looking round that museum..
...Great post,would love looking round that museum..<br />The garden birds were quiet on Sunday as it was raining, but I can say we still have lots of Sparrows, 15+ even on a quiet day and there can be more Starlings. I have two Carrion Crows that come in daily and pull the feeders of the stands to get at the food...we have put them on in different places but they still manage to get them off, we like to watch them working out how to get the food..Amanda Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760505541954557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-8106341747501953982014-01-30T18:43:10.403+00:002014-01-30T18:43:10.403+00:00This was the first I'd heard about the museum,...This was the first I'd heard about the museum, Robyn and I've no idea when it will be open - so it could be years away.<br /> I didn't know about the Goldfinch and the teasel - what a fascinating fact! That is a shame that you don't have any near you.<br />I must get to Rainham Marshes. I know there's so much to see there.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-78326431969327545382014-01-30T18:38:09.444+00:002014-01-30T18:38:09.444+00:00Hello Rachel. I've long wanted to explore tha...Hello Rachel. I've long wanted to explore that area of the country (including going up to Lindisfarne) so this sounds perfect for me. I shall have look at this website now - thanks so much for letting me know about it.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-73062224315935166772014-01-30T11:53:34.186+00:002014-01-30T11:53:34.186+00:00Apologies - typo, that should of course have said ...Apologies - typo, that should of course have said RSPB Minsmere!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175531371914205163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-24056624181191167632014-01-30T11:53:12.289+00:002014-01-30T11:53:12.289+00:00I'd not heard about the plans for that museum ...I'd not heard about the plans for that museum Wendy, so thanks for that. As for the Goldfinches, did you know that the male Goldfinch is the only bird that can extract the seeds from the teasel heads? We either have none locally, or they didn't like our feeder, as when we put up a nyger seed feeder they were conspicuous by their absence!<br />Rainham Marshes RSPB reserve is one of the best places I know for seeing Little Egrets - there are usually masses of them there. MSPB Minsmere also has good numbers. Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175531371914205163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-72073742826506750522014-01-30T09:59:58.885+00:002014-01-30T09:59:58.885+00:00If ever you're up that far North, try Bede'...If ever you're up that far North, try Bede's World at Jarrow, South Tyneside (http://www.bedesworld.co.uk), with much to see, including an Anglo-Saxon farm; a strangely tranquil place, considering its location!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-56699631401411757262014-01-30T09:57:26.865+00:002014-01-30T09:57:26.865+00:00I can't wait to see the other grave goods, now...I can't wait to see the other grave goods, now. It does seem a shame that they're not all on display somewhere at the moment. <br />I suppose the RSPB will have to take into account the rain when it looks at the results. A weekend of sunshine would have really brought the birds out into the open.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-73520992127790370312014-01-29T22:12:14.870+00:002014-01-29T22:12:14.870+00:00I love these recreated villages too - it sort of m...I love these recreated villages too - it sort of makes history come alive doesn't it. The grave goods are wonderful - hard to believe just how old they are. Great photos of the birds - our feeders are too far away from the house to get any decent shots but we did get a fair amount of birds on them for the bird count - not as many as last year though - I don't think the rain helped.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-17882517928215090662014-01-29T17:10:32.838+00:002014-01-29T17:10:32.838+00:00The large museums can be too much, can't they?...The large museums can be too much, can't they? Ideally, I'd see a bit and come back and do the rest, except it's a problem finding the time to do this.<br />That is a shame about the Fieldfares where you are. Perhaps because it's milder they haven't come so far south. And I love to see the Goldfinches - so colourful.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-67261506556254655042014-01-29T12:44:45.538+00:002014-01-29T12:44:45.538+00:00I get exhausted going round big museums. The small...I get exhausted going round big museums. The smaller the better but lots of them! <br /><br />That Fieldfare is great - I've seen very few this year; disappointing after the HUGE flocks here last year. Like CT, no Goldfinches for us sadly. They're SO exotic looking. Here comes February already!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-55293900444686292042014-01-29T10:06:26.426+00:002014-01-29T10:06:26.426+00:00I'd like to add some more bird feeders, too an...I'd like to add some more bird feeders, too and bring in a greater variety of birds - I'll probably do this by trying out some new areas for them.<br />I'm really looking forward to spring now, but I think we have a few more weeks of cold weather yet.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-31695263349825352522014-01-29T09:06:01.338+00:002014-01-29T09:06:01.338+00:00I would love to visit that iron age settlement! We...I would love to visit that iron age settlement! We've not got too many iron age sites and places around here - there's been too much development since (starting with the Romans!)<br />After the Prittlewell burial was first discovered we haven't really heard anymore about it. I hadn't thought about the name of Prittlewell because I'm so used to hearing it. It has to be unique!! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-50557478662792183342014-01-29T08:59:32.460+00:002014-01-29T08:59:32.460+00:00I love the sort of items that you would find in a ...I love the sort of items that you would find in a small museum that could never be found in a larger one - like quirky little things local people might donate from their own attics. It is a shame more villages don't have their own museums - such a great way of telling their local stories.<br />I'm waiting for some sun to try and catch those egrets. If only it would stop raining! Thanks DinaWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-81516499588823539042014-01-28T21:57:13.483+00:002014-01-28T21:57:13.483+00:00Hello Wendy!! I would love to see the group of eg...Hello Wendy!! I would love to see the group of egrets together. What a sight that must be. I am going to add some bird feeders to our yard this Spring. Birds are so interesting and I'd like to bring more variety of birds to our home. I think your photos are amazing. I hope Spring arrives early for you. A little sunshine feels so good. Thank you for your visits and kind words - I appreciate them a lot. ~ Stacy Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294624848003071390noreply@blogger.com