Branton Ponds 8th December

A quiet period at the ponds,the East Pond has about 90% ice cover with very little on. The West Pond however was almost ice free this morning,small groups of Siskin and Chaffinch were joined by a single Brambling On the water a mixed flock of 50 Teal and Wigeon were joined by 5 male Goldeneye who were strutting their stuff to a couple of disinterested females.a Kingfisher made a brief appearance.