Rolf Harris Exhibition, Whitewall Galleries, Birmingham.

Here's a post with a difference being as it's got little to do with birds or nature. Being as I haven't been able to do much birding lately for one reason and another, I decided to visit a few things in Birmingham City Centre. First it was off to the Whitewall Galleries to see a collection of 'broad brush' landscapes by the one and only Rolf Harris and a very impressive collection it was as well. I wasn't supposed to take any photos but I've never been one for rules so I managed to get these three photos. When I saw it was an exhibition by the man that did 'two little boys' I thought it was something to do with Jimmy Saville but thankfully it was a set of works by Rolf. The exhibition is free but it only runs until Sunday 27th October 2012.

Birmingham, It's People, It's History. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Then it was to see the brand new and permanent exhibition 'Birmingham, It's People, It's History' at the Museum and Art Gallery, which is a very impressive collection of items all Birmingham related, spanning from the beginnings of 'Brum', the Industrial Revolution, it's role in both World Wars, famous global companies, the world famous 'Bull Ring' as well as sport and music. For me personally, I was disappointed there was no mention of 'Black Sabbath' even though I am biased, the fact remains that they were the creators of a whole new musical genre, namely 'Heavy Metal' and lets face it who has never heard of 'Ozzy Osbourne' and 'Black Sabbath'. I also thought it was strange that even though 'Aston Villa' were represented they never got a mention for winning the 'European Cup' in 1982, I know that they are my team but again it's still a fact that the 'Villa' are one of only five English clubs to win the greatest honour in club football. But all in all it's still a great exhibition which again is free. I did like to see the programme for the now long gone 'Birmingham Super Prix', I went to this a child and loved it.

Here's the links for the above, Rolf Harris Exhibiton and Birmingham, It's People, It's History Exhibition.

I suppose I'd better mention some birding after all. In the garden I've seen a Sparrowhawk appear on the fence but thankfully the Sparrows had already scarpered into the pyracanthas then the following day a Sparrowhawk was being mobbed by a lone plucky Carrion Crow above the house. As well as many Blue Tits and Great Tits visiting the apple tree in the garden for the goodies, I've also got a pair of Coal Tits if not more coming to the tree on a daily basis for the peanuts, they are definitely a welcome addition to the garden, I love the way they look and their song which is just as well being as this pair are very vocal.