Sunday, 14 February 2010

What a little bird tells you on Valentine's Day

A guide to folklore about birds sighted on Valentine's Day has been compiled by Worcestershire County Council. Traditionally, the first bird that single women saw on 14 February was meant to foretell their future relationship.

Dove: a happy and loving marriage

Duck: a homely but stable relationship

Blackbird: a partner involved in charitable or spiritual work

Robin: a man who earns his living through water – a naval officer or fisherman

Sparrow: someone who works with the land, such as a farmer or gardener

Woodpecker: no marriage will take place

Gull: someone who travels for work

Birds of prey: a businessman, politician or leader

Goldfinch: a man of means

Pigeon: "homing": will eventually return to the place he grew up.

Kingfisher: well-to-do, inherited wealth

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