Today in the market I saw this man

What is in his hand?
They are bird cages – many people not only have caged birds here but sometimes carry them around with them. Some of the market stalls have their birds behind the table, just as you might have your dog.
Walking around the streets I have been noticing recently the increase in bird song – unfortunately much of it is coming from the balconies where the cages are hung.
They have competitions too – for the best singing bird.

There is also a plaça where they have all the chickens and ducks for sale. I always have to scurry across there to get to the fruit market. Today the quacking almost reduced me to tears but it’s one of those things I won’t allow myself to avoid although I hate it.
The dark corners of these photos are due to my camera lense not always opening fully after it’s unexpected encounter with the kitchen floor. I quite like the effect here. But will try to remember to open it by hand in future.