Related Clues:

• Bird follows insect, one passing through bit of Leicester, perhaps?
• One may plunge in sharpish, when party food is on offer
• Sidecars, say — mark one going through Cheshire?
• Drinks party item
• Bird ends with sign of approval, being something offered with nibbles
• Bird follows parasite in narrow segment of wood
• Bird pursues mite that's found in cherry?
• Bird, dogs and parasite found in wood in Manhattan?
• Aid for eating small party eats
• Miniature skewer
• Skewer for party food