Return of the Pelicans?

They may not be here to commence breeding
yet but today we spotted over 40 Dalmatian
Pelicans some distance away out in the middle
of the lake.

With temperatures of 10 degrees
in the shade the ice is melting again
confusing the wildlife even more!

The forecast is for another very
mild week with lots of sunshine,
it will be interesting to monitor
what the birds will decide to do.....