Although the thaw is under way, there was plenty of snow on the ground at Falmer Pond today. Here are a few shots, starting with the scene early this morning.
I even spotted the piebald jackdaw hopping around.
It had brightened up a touch by lunchtime, and the ducks were to the fore.
The black-headed gulls were also enjoying themselves.
Not to be outdone, the moorhens were slipping and sliding through the covering of slush over the pond. 
The final shot today doesn't feature any of the snow. It's a lone blue tit hanging on the the side of the church clock tower. A simple, minimalist shot; but I like it.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
cakkleberrylane
7 Feb 2012It's so interesting to see how the birds cope with the snow. They all seem to be doing fine. I agree about the last shot, I like it's simple quality too.
gdare
7 Feb 2012Last one is great. I love to see them hanging like that, sparrows too 😀
SittingFox
7 Feb 2012I like the blue tit photo too :up: It's amazing how they cling to the side of buildings like that!
serola
8 Feb 2012Last picture is very cool
derWandersmann
8 Feb 2012Nice blue tit!
Words
8 Feb 2012Lois, I don't think the birds will struggle too much in this weather. The snow only fell for a few hours, and much of it thawed quickly. It is a bit frozen now but there's plenty of food about.
Words
8 Feb 2012dW, thanks!
Words
8 Feb 2012Adele, thanks! There's seemingly nothing there to grip, but they manage it so well.
Words
8 Feb 2012Darko, they stick there like glue. Quite amazing. I usually see sparrows doing this, but a blue tit is very pretty and has that dash of colour.
Words
8 Feb 2012Sami, thanks!