I had a bit of a shock at Biggin the other weekend when I was turning downwind entering the circuit, and a gull flew past just a few yards in front.
"Where the heck did that come from?" I said! Obviously I'd been looking out for other planes, but the gull that close surprised me...
"Don't normally see them that close", said my instructor. "I bet that gave it a bit of a shock."
"Gave IT a shocK?" I thought...