After the very dull weekend, I thought it would be good to post some colourful pictures to cheer us all up, and with perfect timing I've just been sent these stunnning images by Geoff Harries of great-spotted woodpecker, redpoll and sparrowhawk, taken at the hide last week.

The winter robin from yesterday's snowy day was admired as it came very close to the Hatherly family, and Dad Vic captured it on his phone.

It is a much better day today, and the bramblings are out and feeding!