Cryptic Puzzle 4 - 2008

CRYPTIC BIRDS 4 


Discover the birds hidden in the following clues:-

 1. Notes poor conversation. (9)

 2. Internet browser collects tax. (4,6)

 3. Court learner in dark. (8)

 4. Turn over eggs etc., when disturbed. (6)

 5. Saw shed destroyed in row. (7,8)

 6. Drew in start of great disaster. (7)

 7. Raw seed with smoother shell. (5,9)

 8. Sailors with nothing to shout about. (4,3)

 9. A lone crab goes bananas. (8,5)

10. Golf club account. (9)

11. May go ahead of coaster. (6)

12. Low with her funny name. (7)

Answers next week

by John Thorogood

1. Stonechat, 2. Surf Scoter, 3. Woodlark, 4. Avocet, 5. Spotted Redshank, 6 Redwing, 7. Green Sandpiper, 8. Barn Owl, 9. Barnacle Goose, 10. Spoonbill, 11. Roller, 12. Moorhen