Cuddle up with a cuppa and try out this fun puzzle from the RSPB’s Garden Birdwatcher’s Puzzle Book. Can you find all 10 birds?
Can you find the name of the British bird hidden in each of these sentences about an unhappy work colleague? Clue: most are not birds that you would see in your garden. Scroll down to check your answers.
1. When I explained to Kate I’d error-checked the document, she was fine about it.
2. But it’s typical of Kate – always undermining me.
3. She said the whole paragraph was unedited, unlined and unfinished – most annoying!
4. I really could do without the aggro, useless boss that she is!
5. She says my weaknesses are all in networking, as well as nit-picking my fact-files.
6. Kate says she is kind to me… I think not!
7. Doesn’t she realise I’m full of zest, wit, energy and fun?
8. On another matter, Mike’s trellis is looking beautiful this sunny afternoon.
9. And I should be more grateful. We had a wonderful evening seeing the opera Tosca up in Glyndebourne last summer. I should count my blessings.
10. ‘Isn’t it time you got on with your work?’ suggests Kate.
The RSPB’s Garden Birdwatcher’s Puzzle Book has over 150 bird-related brainteasers, puzzles and challenges. Put together by wildlife expert Dominic Couzens, the book is a great way to test your knowledge and discover new facts about garden birds. There is even a colour section to test your identification skills. The book is suitable for all levels, from the casual garden bird-spotter to the more serious birder.
1. When I explained to KatE I’D ERror-checked the document, she was fine about it. (EIDER)
2. But it’s typical of KaTE – ALways undermining me. (TEAL)
3. She said the whole paragraph was unediteD, UNLINed and unfinished – most annoying! (DUNLIN)
4. I really could do without the agGRO, USEless boss that she is! (GROUSE)
5. She says my weaknesses are alL IN NETworking, as well as nit-picking my fact-files. (LINNET)
6. Kate says she is kind to me… I thinK NOT! (KNOT)
7. Doesn’t she realise I’m full of zesT, WIT, Energy and fun? (TWITE)
8. On another matter, MiKE’S TRELlis is looking beautiful this sunny afternoon. (KESTREL)
9. And I should be more grateful. We had a wonderful evening seeing the opera ToSCA UP in Glyndebourne last summer. I should count my blessings. (SCAUP)
10. ‘Isn’T IT time you got on with your work?’ suggests Kate. (TIT)
