The first of these mondays was quite warm, the second, today, was perishing so that I only managed one Downs circuit. It seemed to get colder even when I cycled! There is still a diminished pile of snow-ice at the junction of Circular Road and Ladies Mile. I did not stop to look for any birds, but there was a large group of Jackdaws/Crows/Rooks pecking around on the grass by the Peregrine Watch, and a number of fluffed-out pigeons sitting in the trees. On the 18th I did get a glimpse of a Kestrel, and this set me wondering about when they, the Kestrels, will take over their nest beside Black Rock cliff. I'm certain that they will be back in 2010, and this cold weather is less problem for raptors than other birds - lots of weak food around on the wing!
My ride this morning was to try to lay down a marker for regular cycling again, however the forecast is not good, and it looks as if the cold air is pushing the warm air back out into the Atlantic again. I'll persevere, and hopefully be out again tomorrow ....
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