Bit late to the party but those photos of the siskin are superb, Beefy.
Lovely shot of the Shropshire hills too, GinAndPlatonic - I've only been to the area once (for the weekend & did a few walks) but I thought the area was simply beautiful and have several routes already plotted for my next visit.
I was a bit put off at the start near to Church Strettton what with pay car parks, gift shop, numerous cabins & lots of people, along side the stream..seemed all a bit too cultivated. How ever I now see why it is so popular around there & anyway up in the hills it felt more isolated. I agree beautiful indeed.