Seen anything unusual in the cold spell?

[Glutton4...]

It's lovely to see them close up. I found one stuck in the Horses' water trough a couple of years ago. Not sure who was most scared, it or me! I hoiked it out with a shavings fork, and sat it under the hedge in a sunny spot to dry out! It wasn't there when I went back ten minutes later.

[dogsbody]

We often have the sparrow hawk visit (both our gardens, different birds I suspect as theyare 8 miles apart) and see Kestrels hovering over the verges nearly every time we venture anywhere.

today's treat today was a Dunnock (I think, do they do the wag tail wag?)

[Headfry]

We have Reed Buntings - a whole flock of, on most days.

[Cerinthe]

Saw a tree creeper from the kitchen window today, haven't seen one here for years.

[pauco]

I saw a Snow Bunting today in the harbour. Never even heard of it before today, nice little thing, pretty tame

Beautiful little birds. Good flocks can be seen on the Fylde coast. Not far from me, so often drive over when they are about.

paul.

[Creemteez]

A huge black pheasant has been paying regular visits to the base of the bird feeder for the last few mornings! Thought it was a small peacock when I first saw him. He scarpers "Benny Hill Fashion" at the first sign of movement from the house so am unable to get a photo - dammit!

[dogsbody]

I hope he turns up for your bird count hour this weekend for the Big Garden Bird Watch (see separate thread).

[pauco]

Had another visit from a Chiffchaff yesterday, and this morning-(small Warbler)


paul.