In the Garden

Interesting behaviour in the garden - many birds coming in to feed as it's winter, but the blue tits have been investigating the nest box today as it's so mild.  A big group of chaffinches, plus a reed bunting, were spooked out of their tree by a sparrowhawk which swooped into next-door's garden then up and over the house.  We've had lots of blackbirds - up to 8 at a time, some of which are black with a blackish beak - scandinavian visitors I believe.  It's a long time since we've seen one in the garden but today there were two song thrushes, beautiful, I hope they stay around.  4 yellowhammers perched in the trees, never been seen here before, and an over-wintering male black-cap fed on the fat balls, but the female wasn't here today.  Also around were great tits, dunnocks, a robin, greenfinches and a collared dove.