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According to the ancient art of ornithomancy, single women should turn to birdwatching to find out who they will marry.

This ancient practice of reading omens from the actions of birds tells that the first bird an unmarried woman sees on Valentine’s Day is an omen of her future husband’s character.

Below is the ornithomancist’s guide for your lovebird:

Blackbird: he’ll be involved in charitable or spiritual work – an aid worker of vicar
Dove: your marriage to him will be happy and loving
Robin: he earns his living through water – a naval officer or fisherman
Sparrow: he works with the land – a farmer or tree surgeon
Blue bird: he likes to make others smile – a comedian
Woodpecker: no marriage will take place
Duck: your relationship with him will be homely and stable
Gull: he travels a great deal for work
Birds of prey: he is a businessman, politician or leader
Goldfinch: he is a person of means
Kingfisher: he has already done well or inherited money
Pigeon: he will eventually return to the place where he grew up

Steve Whitehouse, an ornithologist, said: “It’s a great way to meet people. I met my own wife whilst birdwatching, and there are a lot of these birds across Worcestershire.

“Who knows, these like-minded people might find romance among themselves.”