I'm so pleased I put some fresh water in the bird bath this morning! Various birds have been for a drink but I think this blackbird showed the most appreciation:
Splash!
Phew! I felt cold just watching her.
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Look at the ice in that bath!
I brought the bath in when I arrived this morning - it took a good while to melt all the ice in it. I can only assume they don't have the feeling in their feet that we have!