I was just browsing other people’s blogs when I came across this post, titled ‘Napping on a shoulder under a collar’ on Rethinking Life.  It reminded me of the little house marten that my daughter rescued ten years ago because this bird also used to take a nap on her shoulder under her collar.  He/she was a pretty little thing who touched our lives briefly and then flew away.  Here’s a couple of pics of Eve (my daughter) with Minnie (her house marten friend):

Eve with Minnie August 2003

Eve and Minnie getting some fresh air. August 2003