Forest of Dean sunshine

22 Feb - A fine morning, and a couple of hours in the Forest of Dean.....2 Goshawks flapping and diving in display flight (1) from the New Fancy View raptor watchpoint, and another bird perched. Also here, displaying Ravens (2,3) and Buzzards, Crossbills in flight and calling, and a Redpoll. A Peregrine (4,5) flew over Parkend, and at Serridge ridge - a pair of flighty Bramblings with the Chaffinch flock, Crossbills and 2 more displaying Goshawks. Photos JM. At Shorncote en route home, a record count of 23 Little Egrets, another Raven, a female Sparrowhawk, 3 Water Rails, a Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff and Cetti's Warbler. The flood waters have receded slightly.