Starting at the raptor viewpoint - and my first self found Goshawk!! record shot only of one of the four or five that we saw but who cares. Seeing one battle with a Sparrowhawk, Buzzards enjoying the thermals and the sun on ones back.......... worth the early (well for me) morning start.
Next stop and another 'viewpoint' and Whooper Swans flying over, Wagtail on the river.
We walked though the forest with a target of Great Grey Shrike but despite best efforts it wasn't to be found - maybe a few days of good weather had made the decision to fly north, or maybe just hiding?? HOWEVER we did have Peacock, Brimstone and other Flutter-bys and still only March!!
The peace of the forest, the amazing views and a glow from a day out in the sun....
A great day!!