February 2nd

A substantial fall of snow overnight has left a good covering of around four inches on the ground.

The supply of feed has encouraged visits from A dunnock (Hedge Sparrow) and a Pied Wagtail in addition to the regular Wren, Robin, Blackbirds, Sparrows and Starlings..

We have formed a particular feeding relationship with a pair of Blackbirds, a male and female. They are fond of the raisins or sultanas we put out. It has become a demand and supply situation, they come and stand on a fence near the window and wait until some fruit is thrown to them.

Garden Nature

Much excitment this morning to see a Thrush Turdus philomelos in the garden,  an especially notable event being the weekend of the BTO Great Garden Bird watch.
The regulars are present namely the male and female Blackbird, half a dozen or so Goldfinches, taking their turns to take the Nyger seed.
A solitary Robin picks up specks of fat left in the holed log we put a week ago,  any number of Starlings can decend on scraps thrown out.
It’s a wet morning having rained through the night, gently easing off now.