Famous Grouse

Not working today due to heavy snow falling (still) and TFL's inability to get trains or track to work properly when the ground turns white. Not much happening bird wise from the kitchen window either apart from a pair of Blue Tits investigating the bird box, either for a new home or maybe just to get out of the weather.

So with nothing much to do, my mind turned to Bill Bailey. I know, I'm weird. But, it would appear he is to front a new celebrity quiz show on Sky1 that takes place at various nature reserves around the the country with celebrities, and I use that term loosely, who will score points depending on what species they see. Not sure how much of a TV viewing spectacle this will be, but it will certainly bring the dark arts of birdwatching to the fore.



So now I'm thinking, what celebrities are known for birding or are reputed to bird? Here's a list I have compiled and it makes quite interesting reading.

Theodore Roosevelt
Jimmy Carter
Vic Reeves
Cameron Diaz
Darryl Hannah
Jarvis Cocker
British Sea Power (the whole group)
Rory McGrath
Neil Peart and Geddy Lee (Rush)
Spike Milligan
Van Morrison
Kenneth Clarke
Damen Albarn
Ian Fleming
The Edge
Eric Clapton
Mick Jagger
Magnus Magnusson
Jeremy Clarkson
Alex Zane
Bill Bailey
and of course, Bill Oddie.

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