Had a great day in the forest of Dean.  Started of slowly with a few hours at Parkend Cricket Club for a quick glimpse of a Hawfinch.  Sadly no Pics.  It started to get very busy so i decided to see if Parkend Church with a bit quieter for the Crossbills.   There were a few around and about so i sat by their favourite puddle for an hour and got lucky when one came in for a quick drink

Crossbill, Parkend, March 2015

Common Crossbill at Parkend Church

Sadly i didn't get the best of Pics but will have to do for today.  A Fly over Goshawk was a great addition to the list.

Next stop was Crabtree hill for the long staying Great Grey Shrike.  It wasn't long before I spotted it close to one of his favourite trees so i thought i would stake out the area and wait for it to come to me.  It took a few hours of waiting but it put on a good show.

Great Grey Shrike, Crabtree Hill, March 2015

Great Grey Shrike, Crabtree Hill, March 2015

Was great to meet Jeff Lack here today and also one of the local birder Vic Savery