Very cold, smaller ponds were frozen over. Sue decided not to come along today, instead we were joined by Leons' young nephew, John. Had coffee whilst waiting for him, my first cup of coffee since I don't know when. We showed John around the 'Wildside' where we came across what appeared to be a young Wigeon that had something wrong with his wing. Every time that he tried to take off he almost tied himself in knots in what appeared to be a demented frenzy. Leon christened the poor creature 'Disco Duck'. From the 'Wildside' we made our way back to the retaurant for breakfast. Thanks Leon!
After warming up we went to the 'Peacock Tower' where we spent quite some time. John expressed much interest in everything that he saw. There was a dead bird in the 'Wader Scrape'. The crows had found it but seemed unable to take advantage of the large free meal that presented itself to them. We concurred that the bird was probably frozen solid.
Lots of good 'photo opportunities today, the frost made everything look magical. Whilst walking back we came across what appeared to be evidence of an attack upon a swan. There were many a white feather in two seperate areas not too far apart.
John headed off home at about 13:30 whilst Leon and myself headed off to the 'Red Lion' to warm up. All in all a good day out. Left home at 09:00 and got back at about 15:00.
After warming up we went to the 'Peacock Tower' where we spent quite some time. John expressed much interest in everything that he saw. There was a dead bird in the 'Wader Scrape'. The crows had found it but seemed unable to take advantage of the large free meal that presented itself to them. We concurred that the bird was probably frozen solid.
Lots of good 'photo opportunities today, the frost made everything look magical. Whilst walking back we came across what appeared to be evidence of an attack upon a swan. There were many a white feather in two seperate areas not too far apart.
John headed off home at about 13:30 whilst Leon and myself headed off to the 'Red Lion' to warm up. All in all a good day out. Left home at 09:00 and got back at about 15:00.
