Do you think it might be a good idea to collect your thoughts and make one post, rather than lots of separate posts as thoughts pop into your head?

I suppose it is a bit of a chore keeping a supply of fresh water available during cold spells. But I think there is probably a device of some sort available which will keep water from freezing. I've got the front glass door of an old washing machine out in my garden, which my couple of red squirrels have used for the past couple of years. But in winter I often wonder if there is some way of sticking a "night light" underneath it, to stop it freezing. Maybe somebody knows of something that would be suitable, because it would have to be a calm night for the candle to remain lit. I have never seen the birds use it though. The squirrels have a good long drink after they have cleared the bird table of more or less everything.

Brumas. You know I am not drinking at the moment... Besides the Liver Birds are Blue to the core with blue blood running through their veins.

All I can say is get singing (whilst feeding) the song "Feed The Birds" even if it costs a bit more than tuppence a bag.

I have a problem with a pair of Wood Pigeons resident nearby.

As soon as food is put out, including stuff which is not supposed to attract pigeons, they wolf the lot.

It can be quite frustrating.