North Norfolk's answer to the Strawberry Thief . . .

We'd like to congratulate seed supplier Haith's on their new Bill Oddie birdfood range 'Garden Banquet' - one of the more unusual Christmas presents which emerged from under our tree.

The glossy packaging blurb promises that this tasy treat will really deliver the goods - enticing an exciting mix of wild and wonderful birdlife to brighten up the grim January back yard.

Bill says: "Who loves our Garden Banquet? House sparrow; Robin; Greenfinch; Song thrush; Collared dove; Blue tit; Great tit; Other birds you might see: Tree sparrow, coal tit, blackbird, siskin, chaffinch, goldfinch, pied wagtail."

Urr - we think you might need to add another species there, Bill . . . unfortunately the other lot don't get a look in!

Still, our visiting raider is certainly great to look at - definitely wild and definitely wonderful - despite being a total gannet. Bill, as bird chefs go, you evidently know your stuff.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with daylight robbery..? If so, let us know through comments on this blog.