In the Forest

Note how the snow has built up round the ring on its right leg

I spent a pleasant 3 hours this morning wandering around Orlestone Forest which was totally devoid of human life. Not many birds away from the feeding stations, but I did see the back end of 4 Woodcocks, 4 Bullfinches, 6 Goldcrests, a Long Tailed Tit flock, dozens of Redwing and 2 calling Tawny Owls. Still no Crossbills, Siskins or Redpolls.
This afternoon a wander round Hothfield Common which was like a Winalot advert found a flock of 30 Siskins at last, but the star bird was a Grey Wagtail.