North Yorkshire Moors - 3rd July 2012

Whilst visiting my girlfriend, Amy, in Yorkshire, we took a trip up to the North Yorkshire Moors to have a look for Adders. Sadly we weren't able to find any, but we saw a flock of 11 very vocal Common Crossbills. This is the first time I have been able to photograph this species and the vast majority of sightings I have had of this species have been in flight.

In addition to the crossbills, there was a very vocal male Whinchat, several Common Frogs and Smooth Newts, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Small Heath and Small Copper.

Despite the lack of Vipera berus, it was a really enjoyable day.