happily, we can now enjoy blackbird song again.

more problematically, groups of mostly, but not exclusively, white human males will return to their habit of congregating in pub gardens for the purpose of carrying out mirthless and exhausting studies into which among them can laugh loudest for longest. we all recognise their familiar call, more shout-shriek than laugh; mwah-mwah-mwah-mwah.

scientists haven’t yet fully understood the cause of this disturbing behaviour, and thus far no solution has been found. if any amateur naturalists out there have any suggestions, please leave a comment and include the hashtag #inheaven’snamepleasemakeitstop.