I was hoping for some spring migrants but the only bird in that category was the Chiffchaff which is now present in decent numbers on the moor.
Cycling down a track I had a couple of Common Crossbill calling then surprisingly one landed in a tree directly above my head. I wasn't going to bother looking at it as it was such an awkward angle but I was glad I did as I could immediately see the heavy streaking on the underparts that immediately identified it as a juvenile. I moved away so I could get a better view of it but it flew a short distance whilst calling repeatedly. It joined an adult female and was begging for food and then a second bird appeared.
They are a very scarce breeding bird in Derbyshire so I was very pleased to get my first confirmed breeding locally.
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| Common Crossbill female with juveniles |
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