The Lesser Spotted Grandad

This page is dedicated to the Lesser Spotted Grandad. He is not often captured on camera - for several reasons.

1. He rarely appears at the same time as the grandchildren, preferring to hide out in various much quieter locations - the greenhouse, the bedroom, the small office at church, etc, but is scarcely seen in the kitchen.
   
2. At the sight of the camera, he generally growls and sends out both verbal and non-verbal warning signals.

Here are some other interesting facts:

• A distinctive relative, often found resting on the settee, where he incubates the remote control.
• He can occasionally be lured out by cute grandchildren for short periods of time only.

• He seasonally migrates to the north on a four weekly cycle - during these absences, his mate takes over the role of remote control incubation.
• He hasn't strayed far from the nest and makes regular communication (5 o'clock every Sunday) with his parents.
  
• He has produced one fabulous offspring who he continues to teach, currently how to scavenge tomatoes from her greenhouse.
  
• Hibernates every afternoon, making a distinctive snoring sound.
  
• Common in Yorkshire, but noticably absent from Essex.
  
• Occasionally found cruising in various locations around the world although generally avoids direct sunlight.
  
• During summer months, roosts at local cricket matches
  
• A mischievious streak means you can never leave him unsupervised!

• He is fiercely protective of his habitat and regularly frisks visitors when they leave. Another defense mechanism is to wear all belongings to avoid loss.