More about the mad

Oddly enough, considering our tenants, my mum is a psychiatrist. She can't seem to do anything about the blackbirds, though, despite claiming to be oh so good at her job. ;P

Sometimes, our blackbirds think they're ducks. They sit on the fountain. Mr. Mad even did it in the rain. They're extremely territorial about it, though -- other birds who want to get to the fountain, beware! Fortunately (for other birds, and for my amusement's sake) the birds are relatively dumb, and other birds come along, and while some distract the pair, the others get their bath/drink -- and then switch places.

Strangely enough, for a bird with flight, Mr. Mad doesn't actually fly much. We're not sure whether this is because he's always soaking wet, or whether he thinks he's a mole -- I did see him trying to dig, once upon a time.