And, no, it is not a robin.
Yesterday Lockhart snapped this Red-breasted Merganser - not often seen on our reserve.
Other winter visitors are the Barnacle Geese which can be seen from the Mike Corner viewing screen and Paddy's Pool hide. They are the first geese to take flight as they are more wild than the Canada Geese but they often feed together.
The Lapwing were frequently taking to the air this week end, perhaps they had seen a raptor? The Merlin perhaps?
If you want to see the seasonal birds the there are Robins in the Wildlife Garden and Grey Partridge just about anywhere - but we have no pear trees.
Thanks to Lockhart for the photos.
Merry Christmas,
Peter