Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, QUAIL: Agamemnon, an honest fellow enough and on that loves quails. This summer visitor to the UK was an important food in Shakespeare’s world.
Shakespeare Species, NIGHTINGALE: the nightingale, is she should sing by day… would be thought no better a musician than a wren. The Nightingale is celebrated for its night singing in Shakespeare & many cultural works.
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, CUCKOO: He knows me as the blind man knows the cuckoo. By his bad voice. The arrival of the Cuckoo back in the UK with their distinctive call is becoming less common. BTO tracks cuckoos on their journey back from Africa.
Shakespeare Species Martlet (Martin): the guest of summer, the temple-haunting martlet does approve. Shakespeare demonstrates real affection for this migratory bird even if Banquo will rue his words…
Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, SWALLOW: True hope is swift and flies with swallow’s wing. The Swallow signifies speed, agility and the hope of new beginnings as it returns in the spring.