Surviving elements of Ottoman era Turkish architecture, variously referred to as “kuş köşkü” (bird pavilions), “güvercinlik” (dovecots) and “serçe saray” (sparrow palaces).
These ornate miniature structures attached to the walls of significant buildings were designed to house birds and keep their droppings from corroding the walls. They were also believed to grant good fortune to those that built them
How lovely.
charming
adds to list of features of dream home
they’re fantastic
can’t stand birds
filthy, horrible creatures
You’ve learnt nothing from the Myers incident
it was only 6 words for goodness sake
But they’ll be devastated. They were planning a surprise party for you and everything
But… kingfishers, robins, chaffinches?
I’m with you on pigeons mind
robins are aggressive, treacherous and territorial
they’re essentially the DUP of the bird world. all other birds know that.
You’re thinking of the Orange Tit.
you’re thinking of Geordie Shore
No that’s Trump.
:)
swallows even ?
Imagine the rental income from a few of these dotted around the place…I tell thee.