The upturn in the weather has meant more time outside for all.  Aunty Biscuits grass was infested with starlings yesterday evening.  This I think is because Harrier and I weren't there to chase them off.  We were basking on our patio and keeping half an eye on Mum who was doing something with rhubarb.  I'm not sure what exactly but if it evolves into either jam making or wool dyeing I will report back. Anyway back to the starlings, there were dozens of them scratting about.  Aunty Biscuit says they are iridescent in the sunlight.  Very poetical but I'm not sure what she means but presumably they are allowed there.