I was a bit surprised to find gentle drizzle falling while I was out
with the dog during the past half hour. It's a bit murky but I can't see
what the drizzle is falling from. The moon and a couple of planets are
clearly visible through the cirrus and also a few stars. There doesn't
appear to be any low cloud. Perhaps the drizzle is drifting in the wind
from precipitation further afield.

On a completely different (and non weather-related) topic I wonder if
any of the bird-watching enthusiasts who frequent this group can give an
explanation for some curious behaviour displayed by a male chaffinch in
our garden over the past few days. It has been constantly feeding around
the patio and rockery very close to the house with no apparent concern
for our presence within a few feet. It is certainly much less timid than
the average chaffinch. Its behaviour has been more like that of a robin
in mid winter. This afternoon it spent 4 hours standing on the outside
window ledge on our conservatory continuously pecking at the glass. I
can only assume that it was pecking at its own reflection. Eventually it
flew into the conservatory through the open door. It didn't seem to be
particularly frightened when I picked it up and took it back outside. It
appears to be perfectly fit and healthy.

Norman.
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Norman Lynagh Weather Consultancy
Chalfont St Giles
England