Hope you've had a lovely christmas simon. Popped in to our local park earlier (heaton park) before the mist came in. Redwing and fieldfare in the air overhead, several GS Woodpeckers and 2 lesser redpoll. Only walked to the bandstand pond to feed the ducks about 9am! Nuthatch, coal & blue & great tits with 3 jays, magpies and 3 robins coming to my feet for seed too, lovely. Have a good one over there and have a guiness for me! Sean.

Merry Christmas mate and to everyone for a prosperous and bird filled New Year.

Managed to get here despite manchester airport being closed for a few hours last night due to the snow. Staying wi family in Naul near Dublin. Back field full of birds. 54 redwing, 3 snipe, 13 lapwing, golden plover, linnet and a hooded crow. Merry christmas manchester birders!