Frosty

 Last night's frost was the worst one of the autumn so far and it may well prove to be a St George's one, I certainly couldn't find any dragons on my visit to Weldon. Despite looking for several hours my efforts drew a blank so unless any managed to hang on at Priors Hall it looks very much as if the season is over. Time to put the close focus bins aside for now and get the birding ones out!

Weldon ducks.

No surprises today with the usual cast of characters including Siskins and Redpolls as well as Fieldfares and Redwings. While the A43 pond will not be rivalling any of the county's waters for goodies it did support  a decent enough list for what amounts to rather a small and polluted pool. Tufted Ducks have returned since my last visit and joined the Gadwalls and Mallards that are usually present. As well as the long staying Mute Swan pair and Canada Geese there was a single Coot and a gang of Moorhens. A Heron popped in for a bit of a preen while a Kingfisher showed distantly. So not the most exciting of times but good to be out in the sunshine all the same.

Heron, Canada Geese and Kingfisher.