When the birdbath freezes over - we know that winter is here & so do the wild birds. The drop in temperature restricts their access to fresh water for washing & drinking, so it's vital to check that it hasn't frozen over! Luckily here the stream runs freely even during the harshest conditions although I love to watch the birds ruffle their feathers at bathtime & peer in the window demanding more nuts. Wherever possible we are not overtidying so that we can leave them some warm, dry places to overwinter with some seed heads & berries to feast on. On the patio the frost has also started to affect the summer geraniums; so it's time for them to join the ingredients in the compost heap in preparation for a delicious mulch for next year's roses.
