Yes i am pre-occupied with weather and this week i can confirm that Winter has officially arrived at the meadow. After what seemed like a never ending heat wave earlier this year it is now time to break out the winter wardrobe. So the wooly hat and thermals are now in full use !

All the ponds at the meadow are covered by a thon layer of ice , so the first job , become an ice breaker. Then it’s time to give the hide padlocks a spa treatment , a soak in a cup of WD40 which will hopefully stop them from rusting over the winter months. Finally time to get the blanket out , wrap up warm to sit and watch today’s comings and goings in the meadow.

And it has been a busy day with furries ( mammals ) and feathers ( birds ) all making appearances in good numbers. Once again the Green woodpecker made a brief visit. It is a male and seems very timid. The slightest movement of the lens and it’s off so still no photo. Also on the roll call we have the Magpie , Jay , Wood Pigeon and Pheasant.

The smaller woodland birds, once again here in good numbers included the Robin , Great tit , Blue tit , Long-tailed tit , Dunnock , Chaffinch and Blackbird. Then we have the small mammals , Grey Squirrels , Rats and a couple of Rabbits.

Now it’s time to head home to warm up .

Keep save , and warm !

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