A wing & a prayer

Popped down to the pond today just in case but things were looking decidedly dodgy for the poor wee swallows.  The breeze was much stronger out there than at home and the pond was covered in some substantial ripples.  The birds struggled to maintain flight paths and there was precious little surface bug-hunting going on.  It was a short trip and lovely to come home to a warm fire with enough time to to cook a roast beef joint for tea.  Ah!  Domestic bliss.........not!