Very early start to get to the New Forest to search for Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers.  Heard two, saw none.  Then at lunchtime, went to Bransbury Common to search for the white Stoat.  No luck there either.  No Barn Owls there for once - very unusual, but the last couple of nights have been lovely and clear with a full moon so I guess they've had lots of luck hunting at night.  Day was rescued to a small extent by the Great Grey Shrike showing up fairly near me - so got a couple of shots.  And also a Snowdrop - to prove it's almost spring.