Another non descript day weather-wise with very little melting other than some of the snow on tree branches that were directly in the sun. Bright clear skies but clouding late afternoon with a risk of snow.
Getting very monotonous now walking around Foxhill 3 times a day after 6 non birding days, though just a light uplift today with 2 very active Goldcrest in a conifer tree behind my garage, as well as at least 6 Robins present along with a good count of Blackbirds.
Usual species in the garden, less the Coal Tits, today and just a few small gulls over. Amazingly no Pinks in the clear blue skies so looking like a rerun of last year when I had a very poor count of returning birds due to them using the coastal route rather than inland.
Thanks to a report from birder Simon Jennings telling how desperate birds are getting in this weather with a Grey Wagtail eating bird seed for the third day running in his Thornton garden.
A more cloudy day tomorrow bringing the temperature up to 2 degrees so hopefully the start of the thaw. At least the days are getting slightly longer for when I can get out and about again.
BS