frozen out

Plummeting temperatures had succeeded in freezing over both lakes. All but a handful of hardy Mallards and the swan family had disappeared. A steady stream of winter thrushes overhead and the distant sound of drumming woodpeckers were this mornings only highlights.

       Top: Lower Lake from Cascade Bridge        Above: European Robin         Below: Upper Lake from Bath Wood

iced

 

Both lakes were iced over this morning after a perishing night. A thick covering of mist kept the sun at bay and so temperatures remained below freezing until at least noon.

Activity at the feeders was non-stop and frenzied with the largest number of Great & Blue Tits so far this winter. A Sparrowhawk was attracted by the melee but remained perched out of sight during most of my visit.

Poor visibility made a nonsense of my attempted wildfowl count so there are no figures worth posting this weekend.