I decided not to go to far just in case road conditions were bad, so opted for a short trip up theA1 to Staveley. The car park was full, but after a few minutes a couple of walkers returned and I was able to park my car,
As I walked through the first part of the woodland I saw this redwing looking for food.
From the first hide I could see mallards, tufted ducks and goldeneyes. I was pleased to see the mute swan family had managed to raise 6 young and they were still all together as a family.
Lots of birds to be seen from the second hide as they came to the feeders.
A male mallard was next to an ice free bit of water.
this male blackbird chased other blackbirds away.
I walked to the "public" hide where there are more bird feeders.
A family of long tailed tits landed on the fat ball feeder while female reed buntings were busy looking for seeds.
On my way back to the car I saw a great spotted woodpecker.
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