Forest of Dean comes up trumps

Mar 6 - An excellent morning in the Forest in sunny but windy weather....Brierley was busy with large numbers of finches, mostly Redpolls but also 15+ Brambling with Chaffinches, giving quite nice views although flighty. The Hawfinches by Parkend church were easy to locate, quite vocal, and obliging in the treetops. Dipper and Grey Wagtail were both seen briefly behind the Fountain Inn, then 2 Goshawks displayed briefly in the strong breeze at New Fancy View, where several Siskin were actively song flighting, and a Raven also flew over. One of the best times of the year to visit the Forest bird-wise, and it did not disappoint in the sunshine.