Well, maybe not snow, but there are Snow Buntings on the reserve, so all the beauty of snow without any of the down sides! They were seen on the path beyond Staple Newk.

Also, migration is still in action with flocks of Pink-footed Geese over head and regular arrivals of Goldcrests and winter thrushes. Flocks of finches are still feeding in weedy fields and Bramblings have joined them. A Great Grey Shrike recently didn't hang around for long and keep an eye out for Yellow-browed Warblers as there are several of these Siberian gems in the area.