The Day of the Starling

It hadn't snowed last night but everywhere was frozen when I looked out this morning. My body lotion which I keep on the bathroom window was icy cold!

The bird bath was like a mini skating rink when I went out. I got rid of the ice and topped up the water and feeders. Seriously, it was like a summer pool party again once I'd gone back inside. We all had a wonderful reminder from Charlie yesterday about providing drinking water for our birds. I can't agree enough. They will be so grateful and will thank you by pooping down your kitchen window to show their appreciation! Seriously, don't forget water!

When I got back inside with chattering teeth, I got some of the best starling pictures I have ever taken I think, before going to Stratford Upon Avon for a normal Saturday afternoon. It was lovely as always but I had a sad ache in my chest all day and felt like I was on the wrong planet, never mind in the wrong country. I'd love to visit Stratford as a tourist and start appreciating it again instead of going there most Saturdays and just yearning to be somewhere else...

There were people taking pictures everywhere as is the norm. I don't think this photographer appreciated me taking a picture of him!

That's it. I have nothing else to report. My unfortunate FB pals will see my other pictures there but this is my favourite from today.

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Track? A repeat of my all time favourite Peter Green song - Need Your Love So Bad