This one was made by wrens out of straw wisps, lined with moss and feathers. The inside feels so soft and cosy.
I found it one winter, long after the birds had gone, in the rafters of a thatched roundhouse we were re-roofing.
Making an Oak Swill
One of the first things you notice about Owen Jones, apart from his friendly, relaxed demeanor, is his hands: huge and work-worn. They've definitely seen some years of graft. I'm at his workshop in Cumbria, to make an oak swill. This is a traditional split wood basket...