I almost forgot, the one species I had been after photographing for a while. This is the first time I had got close to these magnificent birds, A trip to the Forest of Dean got them on the list at last. strangely confiding and the light seemed to do them justice, anyway you decide.

Hawfinch Female Hawfinch male Hawfinch Female hawfinch-7

 A stunning bird, and that beak looks like it could do you some serious harm if it got your finger. The objective is to now get a decent out in the open shot of the Male, the one that did appear was not so brazen as the females were.

Enjoy

Cheers Paul