The Bamlett
A Bamlett is a funny thing. It's not really a bird but then neither is it a fish. If you ask one of them what it is, it'll tell you it is a 'curiosity'. Probably born of a scrapyard it has a scruffy elegance about it, bearing its frame with pride and arrogance.
It flies appallingly, forever crashing into things particularly barbers poles! It
keeps its wallet in it's inside breastpocket and a jam sandwich under its tail -
Being made of metal it has no brain whatsoever. The knee and wing joints are prone to a condition known as arthritrust. This can be treated by pouring copious quantities of garlic oil over the affected area. Unfortunately, this makes landings quite hazardous when the feet are covered in oil. The presence of garlic keeps the vampires away.
Treated with love and care a Bamlett will provide hours of amusement and a sense
of being transported to another time and place ... another galaxy ... another dimension.
A land where the Bamlett reins supreme and the lesser striped 'barber-
Ah ... got a bit carried away there. Where was I? Oh, yes.
Bamletts are relatively social creatures and love to watch activity around them. Allright, they're extremely nosey. Make sure they have a good view of their surroundings otherwise they're forever pestering you to tell them what's going on.