We are learning about writing about characters in a way that makes them come alive for the reader.

We decided that we wouldn't tell you who we are writing about and hope the language that we have chosen to use helps you understand who it is. Please post your guesses below.

With its spherical body, stick like beak and milk chocolate feathers it is a rare sight. It's talon like feet make it really unique. If you listen very carefully you will hear it peaking like a gentle tap at the door. It feels as soft as clouds with aeroplanes soaring through them. It mines deeply, like it is working towards the core of the earth, in search of tender bugs.