Winter has finally struck with a vengeance, and the forecast is bad for the foreseeable future. The birds will be feeling the cold and survival is now the name of the game ! With the place covered in snow, Feeding the birds is now a priority to keep our feathered friends alive. All kinds of scraps, old cheese (grated), crushed peanuts , porridge oat flakes, bread
crumbs and crushed biscuits, and of course fat balls, and mixed bird seed. Putting the food on a cleared area or under bushes where they are less likely to Sparrowhawk attack. Fresh water is also needed for drinking and bathing. Now is the time to spot all the different species visiting the garden, drawn to food like a magnet. Today whilst down at the harbour feeding the
Swans, I spotted a small bird being buffeted by the blizzard like conditions, and landing a few feet away, I don't know what it was. Perhaps someone could tell me ? I thought maybe a young Stonechat ? The Robins are out in force and Steven the seagull has survived his first night in the snow in freezing conditions. I provided a warm bath this morning which he took advantage of !
crumbs and crushed biscuits, and of course fat balls, and mixed bird seed. Putting the food on a cleared area or under bushes where they are less likely to Sparrowhawk attack. Fresh water is also needed for drinking and bathing. Now is the time to spot all the different species visiting the garden, drawn to food like a magnet. Today whilst down at the harbour feeding the
Swans, I spotted a small bird being buffeted by the blizzard like conditions, and landing a few feet away, I don't know what it was. Perhaps someone could tell me ? I thought maybe a young Stonechat ? The Robins are out in force and Steven the seagull has survived his first night in the snow in freezing conditions. I provided a warm bath this morning which he took advantage of ! 
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