Song Thrush that was noticeably suffering in the cold. Near minus ten out there overnight. And the same forecast for tonight.

I put out plenty food to try and help the the birds through spells like this. The thrush is perched on a bird food pudding, made by mixing various seeds and nuts, and then fusing them altogether with a half pound of lard. Once it sets in the appropriately shaped bowl, I turn it upside down and trickle a little boiled water onto the bowl. Just enough for it to melt the outer layer, and let it fall from the bowl. Then serve...