I spent some time chatting with the lovely Mrs. J and her beloved budgie Bobby. Fun fact: she has owned many pet birds over the years and has named them all Bobby, regardless of whether they're male or female.

Our conversation covered many topics, from tinned potatoes to the coronation festivities, favourite teddy bears, Canadian geography, dogs, and exactly how hot a cup of tea should be.

As a bird lover and past budgie owner myself, I came prepared with a big bag of millet spray for our feathered friend to enjoy. In classic budgie behaviour, Bobby didn't even think about investigating it until I moved ten feet away. Hopefully I can win her over with some whistling on future visits...