Chiffchaff (The Marshes, Lydney)

They sing until they have become a little hoarse.

Holly Blue butterfly (Unused Canal, Lydney)

The Holly Blue is one of finest, little and it is hard to find. Camouflage, that's what I call it.

Tufted Duck (male) in Harbour Road, Lydney.

I was lucky today, because the owner of the clean water in the gravel pits, he had left the gate unlocked. So, I began to take advantage of it, and why not, it should have been for everyone. Shhhhh, don't tell him!!!!!!!!!!!

Swallows (Harbour Road, Lydney)

I had about an hour to pick a good spot, where I should be lucky. It was Harbour Road; I knew what I'd find. Swallows.

And, there were more...........................

Mistle Thrush (Forest of Dean)

It was another grey sky, so not to bother myself, I jumped in my secret box = archives.
The Mistle Thrush fits in the undergrowth, its hard to see them most of the time.