Saturday, 4 February 2012

Did you Know...?

Decorative Bunting: A row of flags made from fabric, paper, plastic or other material that is used for decoration at various events. Very popular for use at street parties, will you be getting yours out for the Jubilee?

Nautical Bunting: A collection of flags, particularly those of a ship, are known as Bunting. The officer responsible for raising flags in communication was known as ‘bunts’, and this is a term still used for a ship’s Communication Officer today.

Little Bunting: A Bunting is also a bird, and is a family related to the American Sparrows. They are primarily found in Europe, Africa and Asia and travel long distances during migration. There are many different species of Bunting, and these include Reed Bunting, Lapland Bunting, Corn Bunting and Little Bunting!

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