Another cold wintry day, there was a slight thaw which has helped getting about without slipping over.
Up and out at 6.30 am for a trip to Fobney. Sunrise not spectacular but snowy scenery made up for that. Not easy but managed walking to Southcote Lock, sadly not much in the way of wildlife. Did see Canada Geese asleep in the field and a pair of Swans on the unfrozen lake.
Ice formation on the frozen lake were pretty good, snow falling on the frozen lake gave it a look of an Island.
Rest of the day spent making sure had enough wood and coal for the Stove and making a further four picture frames.
Picture 1 - Foxy at 10.30 pm last night, this was a different Fox to one seen during the day.
"2 - 4 - Fobney Nature Reserve at Dawn.
" 5 - Snow Sculpture on front fence.
" 6 - A sleepy, fluffed up Blackcap.
Another bitterly cold day with heavy snow most of the day. Aside from drifting we ended the day with approx' 75 mm depth of snow. Good day for photographs.
Bird Feeders took a pounding today. Two feeders were emptied completely of Sunflower Hearts. Coincided with a delivery of 25kg of SFH and 25kg of Monkey Nuts. Plenty of stock now to cope with a hard winter.
While taking pictures of the variety of Birds on the feeders they all took flight/fright. Looking out for a Sparrowhawk as the culprit I was amazed to see a Fox a matter of 1.8 mtrs away using his snout to find fallen bird feed. Was there for a good five minutes before trotting off down the garden. A great moment.
All photographs taken in the garden this morning during the snow storm.
Another -2 day, pretty cold. Brilliant walking weather.
After a morning visiting Solicitors it was good to do a bit of winter walking. Spent a couple of hours at Fobney Lake Reserve, flooding receding now but with this cold spell it was fascinating to see the variety of ice formation on the Lake and the winter reflection's on the Canal.
All the above photographs were taken this afternoon at Fobney Lake Reserve and Canal.
My Handykam goodies arrived this afternoon, not sure how I will cope with setting this Monitor System up as I am one of those who can't even master the TV Remote!!
Very cold day, -2 all day.
Bit of a boring day having to stay in awaiting a valuable parcel (didn't arrive) and a visit from British Gas.
Did find time to finish another six picture frames, photograph wall really looking good now.
Another boring day ahead tomorrow as have to visit solicitors in connection with POA and Deeds relating to Mothers Bungalow.
Perhaps I can have a 'Me' day on Friday.
One word - Cold!
Good to see Mr & Mrs. Blackcap ground feeding early this morning. So many Goldfinches on the Feeders that meant more than ever, birds ground feeding. Greenfinches, Goldfinches, Sparrows and Chaffinches all fighting for ground space.
After long discussions over the last two months with Handykam I finally ordered a Split Screen Monitor with Recorder, Hard Drive etc. Require a room now to house this equipment! Hopefully will receive tomorrow then the fun begins in setting up.
Good to see Kathryn and Graham today to catch up on garden wildlife and share photographs. Never seen so many Goldfinches and Jackdaws as in their garden.
Picture 1 - Mr & Mrs. Blackcap.
" 2 - Goldfinches.
Very cold with an early morning Snow Shower. By afternoon it had turned to rain.
Indoor jobs today, unblocked a blocked S bend in the sink, replaced hardboard facing to kitchen shelves and fixed up a few pictures on the photograph wall.
Car in for MOT so some time spent in taking and fetching, at least it passed.
All pictures taken from the garden at 9.30am today.
Very cold day, in fact very cold.
A very enjoyable, interesting day spent at Dover Castle exploring the Secret War Tunnels constructed over 200 years ago. Sadly no photographs were allowed in the Tunnels. I learnt more and appreciated the History of WW2 on this visit than anything I had read or seen on TV in the past.
All photographs taken on the Dover Castle Site.
