Mandarin Duck (male) at Mallards Pike

In it's full plumage, getting ready to make a number of ducklings. They were introduced to the UK from China and have become established following escapes from captivity. Haven't they come far!

Siskin (New Fancy)

It was windy and blew the gravel (that's what it seems), all over the camera. This is a bad day, there wasn't a Hawfinch. There were Siskins, Goldfinches and Bramblings but no Hawfinches. Oh well, I shall have to wait.

Great Grey Shrike (Boys Grave)

A bit far away, I am sorry about that, and I am playing with my camera. I shall work it out in a couple of days, I think!

Chiffchaff (obscured by the trees) at Lydney marshes

I didn't go up to the Forest today and stayed at Lydney, and you know, there was 5+ Tree Pipit found at New Fancy. Well, you know what I was thinking, I am a ***********

Mandarin Duck (female) at Cannop Ponds

I saw my first Wild Boar, yippee, but I wasn't ready for it, I didn't have my camera set up. But, it was beautiful, truly beautiful. He was stood behind a gate watching some lady with three dogs, I think that's why he was so interested. But, I am so jubilant.