spot the bullfinch

the cold is driving some shy birds out into the open, but they are not always easy to see!

and the view from the bottom of the garden

frost, blue sky, Venterdon barns and the church

more from aladdin's cave

another magical image from our favourite lane, thanks to the exceptionally hard frost

minding the sheep

whatever the weather the sheep need tending

aladdin's cave

freezing fogs, mist, and hoar frost are making for magical morning walks.

wagtail of a different kind

during these cold spells some birds, like this foraging pied wagtail, which are normally quite shy come much closer to habitation