I am the friend of Joes. The bird was photographed on Budby common where Parrot Crossbills have been reported, there where several in the cone tree feeding, male and female, by no means did they all or any have a bill of this size, in fact some appeared to be no larger than Common, I assume that they will mix, but as stated they where not feeding in a Larch tree so maybe not. I have seen several pictures presented by others to me, which claim to be Parrot but bill appears to be quite small. I always prefer to be sure before the box is ticked or as my friends say you want the all you can eat view.
Thanks
Mark.:eat: