Adders on Buxton Heath...

Snakes: you either love them or hate them! Fortunately all three of the 'Summer Wine Crew' are massive fans of reptiles and amphibians, and during the cold days of winter we eagerly anticipate our first snake outing!

Today, given the bright sunny weather, we headed to a little-known section of Buxton Heath where we've always found Adders in the past. Today was no exception! After a longish walk (enlivened by a Woodcock, several Woodlarks and a distant Yellowhammer) we reached our usual spot. Despite there still being a few patches of snow, we soon began to find Adders on the south-facing litter by the track. Often in twos and threes, it was difficult to give an accurate count, but I'd've thought six or seven was about right.

The walk back failed to produce any Woodlarks to photograph, but we did see a mixed flock of Fieldfares and Redwings. A brief stop at Ranworth on the way home added a coy Kingfisher to the tally...