Although we have had for over a week now hard frosts at night and the daytime temperature hardly raising above freezing, there are clear signs of birds preparing for spring. On each of these cold days I have witnessed both blue and great tits investigating the nest boxes in the garden. Robins seemed to have paired off, so that two birds can often be seen in close proximity without any sign of friction between them.
So, although any breeding may be over a month away, the birds seem to be gearing themselves up for the coming spring. Still, even given the cold, few birds have been using the feeders in the garden, though blackbirds have been very keen to consume the half apples I have put out for them.
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