Glad to help, but I really know nothing... Just simply I look at lots of google search images for a match and then hopefully find a name and finally look up a good online link to add with the name.

I don't think I've seen this before... not sure how rare it is here. It's nice, unusual colour was mostly why I took a snap of it.

I knew you'd come through, Bill. It caught my eye and luckily I managed to get a snap before it flew away.

Definitely looks like an anarchist.

Found a photo match! black-collared starling.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-collared_starling

Spectacular bird! I’m not familiar with this one.

Spectacular bird! I’m not familiar with this one.

I took a few self-timed shots today, but they didn't really work out as well as this one. Location is important.

You take a lot of self images of course, but I think this reflective one is one of the best.

I had 15 with mashed spuds and gravy. They are popular here.

The one time I've ever been to an Ikea, I also had the Swedish Meatballs. I thought they were quite good. My taste buds are half-Swede though, so that might explain why I liked them.

I had a Guinness in the fridge... it hit the spot.

It was about US$2.50 a bottle, so I passed.

That’s a lot of adventure to pack into 14 miles. Well done! I hope you rewarded yourself afterwards with that Brutal Brewing IPA.

I was hoping to cycle over on the east coast last week, but the weather there was wet. It'll likely be 2024 before I fly anywhere overseas... air fares have jumped a lot since the easing of lockdown rules.