Mikepércs: After Sleety Rain

I've been waiting for some snow but the new year has only brought some sleety rain so far. The thuja branch placed in front of my hide has been covered completely by ice.

I manage to attract the birds on this branch with some food:

Tree sparrow

Tree sparrow

Tree sparrow

Tree sparrow

For my delight a coal tit is also a regular guest at the feeder:

Coal Tit

Coal Tit

Tree sparrow

Blue Tit

Great Tit

As the sun rises higher, the ice is melting quickly:

Great Tit

Upside down:

Great Tit

Later I'm making attempts to catch some action, but with not a lot of success:

Blue Tit and Great Tit