Classics with the kids

We went to this concert at the Barbican with our kids and a couple more last night. There was a session beforehand where some members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra talked to us about the pieces and we got to make some music together. The kids took along their instruments.

I was not familiar with the pieces, but enjoyed them. I've not been to many classical concerts. A full orchestra in action is a spectacular sight and sound.

Big Garden Birdwatch

Another year, another RSPB survey. We beat our record with 11 species recorded this time

• 1 blackbird
• 1 blue tit
• 1 chaffinch
• 1 coal tit
• 1 collared dove
• 1 dunnock
• 2 great tits
• 2 sparrows
• 1 robin
• 1 wren

Don't see the wren all the time, so that was good to see. There may have been others in the garden, but we can't see it all from any one window.