They took the lead but Boro couldn't hold on for all three points and left the City Ground empty handed.
Aitor Karanka's side are now one of four teams joint top of the Championship table.
Here's the best of the pictures and the thoughts of the Gazette's Boro editor after the defeat at Forest.
1. In terms of shots, Boro beat Forest hands down, but Karl Darlow didn't have to make a string of world class saves to deny the visitors, who barely tested the keeper and that will concern Aitor Karanka.
2. It looks like Ryan Fredericks faces a long spell on the sidelines after limping off in the 39 minute. He waved to the bench immediately after pulling up with what looked like a muscle or hamstring injury.
3. Boro looked threatening when going forward but their final ball was poor throughout.
Ryan Fredericks and Albert Adomah got themselves into some excellent positions early on but all too often under or over hit their passes or crosses.
Forest were extremely well organised, guarding the keeper with a line of four or five defenders every time Boro entered the final third.
4. The nature of Forest's equaliser will infuriate Aitor Karanka. Gary Gardner had far too much time and space to pick his spot and then fire in a shot from outside the Boro box.
5. Boro have now lost three out of their last five Championship fixtures and those defeats came on consecutive Saturday's.
Leeds were lucky to win at the Riverside but Boro can have no complaints about their defeat at Sheffield Wednesday. Forest, though, were there for the taking but Aitor Karanka's men lacked the guile to open up resilient opponents more than once.
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