Little Marlow on Ice

This was a brief walk along the east and south banks of the lake in very icy conditions.  About 80% of the lake was frozen and the majority of birds were gathered to the west of the main island where there was a fairly ice free area.  I had visited the site the previous evening and could see nothing new of note.  Two Shelducks were still present.  The most exciting event was when a Sparrowhawk flew across the sand spit causing hundreds of birds to panic.

The ice stretched from the south bank, 75% of the way to the sand spit.

Mainly Black-headed Gulls on the ice.  The sun had already melted some of the ice.

Grey Herons and Cormorants are already present on the main island and many are stood or sat in the nests from last year.