We have been relatively lucky with just a dusting of snow although the cold is certainly bitter. Today I was cosy indoors, watching the birds in the glorious sunshine.
My favourites of the day were thrushes smashing snails for hearty meals, and a jay busy pecking for beasties etc. among the snow covered grass.
This afternoon we watched a gold crest that my husband had spotted in the yew trees outside his office. This tiny bird flitted around the branches pecking off minute insects (we assumed) for several minutes - but just too short a time for me to grab my camera. How do these busy little birds survive in this cruel weather?
ReplyDeleteOur yew and the dense low bushes are occupied by little birds. It is bad for them, especially as they are thinking about nesting around now. With luck this spell will soon be over - although it is much worse here today with a beautiful (from indoors!) layer of snow, and still falling.
DeleteNice post. Interesting images. Thanks for sharing the post
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