One for sorrow . . .

The funeral of Prince Philip was held today at Windsor and it seemed so sad to see the Queen sitting all alone due to Covid restrictions.

The magpie is reputed to be a collector of bright objects and has been dubbed the 'thieving magpie'.  Isn't it strange then that the scientific name for a magpie is pica pica when you consider the song from 'Oliver', "You've got to pica pocket or two"!