frozen lake

Still baltic hereabouts, but the cold snap is starting to pay dividends on the lake, with upwards of 40 teal now in, plus 3 (count 'em) coot (all european, unfortunately), 21 lapwing and, best of all, a bar-tailed godwit (138). Have had them here once before in winter, presumably on away-days from Ross. Now just 1 off equalling my best year total ever...