This sequence was taken at Wakehurst Place in Sussex, in early December. The day was a cold, but with glorious winter sunshine. The large pond was part-frozen and was dominated by the black-headed gulls. That is, when they weren't taking a breather in the nearby ornamental trees.

The light was 'tricky', especially over the pond where the icy surface was largely below the level of the sun. I used the Canon EOS 40D and (vaiously) the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS and EF17-40mm f/4L USM lenses.