How Was Lyme Regis Cobb Built?

Originally constructed from oak piles driven into the seabed and infilled with boulders, the Cobb has been destroyed or severely damaged by storms several times. It was swept away in 1377 which led to the destruction of 50 boats and 80 houses. When was the cob in Lyme Regis built? Read more…

Are Corn Cobs Good For Birds?

Corn is as nutritious for many birds as it is for humans. Many ground-feeding birds such as doves and native sparrows take cracked corn, and whole kernels are appreciated by ducks, geese, feeding birds, crows, and cranes. A few birds will take corn off the cob, but normally squirrels beat Read more…