Late afternoon at Mixenden found it very dark and drizzly on a light to moderate W>3-4 at 4 degrees.
Luckily the slight raise in temperature and a day of light rain is moving the snow nicely but leaving hard packed ice which is treacherous to walk on.
With the reservoir 50% frozen now wildfowl was at a minimum with just 1m and 2f Mallard plus the usual Moorhen on the water whilst small gull numbers were good but only 5 big gulls, these being 1 ad and 4 2cy Herrings.
A small group of Canadas came in to land but moved on towards Ogden after discovering the ice. Several Blue,Coal and Gt Tits were in the southern hedge along with Goldcrest and Blackbird whilst 4 Ring Necked Parakeets were in the usual trees along with Starlings, viewable at distance from the south bank.
Looks like a better day tomorrow although several of my usual haunts are still snowbound.
Mixenden
c 150 small gulls, 75% BHGs 25% Common
1 ad Herring
4 2cy Herring
5 Canadas
1m 2f Mallard
+ usual sp.
BS