@Rhein11 it's actually possible that it broke in 3. The first point of breaking is the point of contact between the handle and the blade and the second one is the point where the blade hit when it was swinged. It's really rare for such a thing to happen but it's possible if the handle and the...
The lake is frozen so it will search for any source of water, even one as small as a pond or a puddle. Once all the birds are near that one spot, they will be an easy prey.