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  1. birdman

    Birding parlance

    I know this is going off at a tangent slightly, but speaking of accents... I have a couple of Sikh friends, and I'm also partial to Indian Food and so frequent the local curry-serving establishments as often as possible. Consequently, I KNOW that all Asian people speak with a Yorkshire Accent...
  2. birdman

    Birding parlance

    What a great thread you've started Simon A. Thanks to everyone who has contributed. Doug, I have heard Sparrows called Spadgers, although I don't think it is common round here. Like I said, we call 'em Spuggies. For overseas members, and any Brits who don't know, my and Doug's respective home...
  3. birdman

    Birding parlance

    I hate "Sprawk" for Sparrowhawk, but I personally tend to shorten bird names by using "ies". Hooded Crows become Hoodies Bearded Tits become Beardies, and being a Yorkshire Lad, Sparrows have always been Spuggies. And I have been known to call the aforementioned Sprawk and Spuggiehawk. BTW...
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