The Skylark

Skylark on fence
Skylark on fence

There are 1.5 million Skylark territories in the UK. My own sightings have been quite limited. During the summer I got a handful of shots at a local National Trust area of open heath and grassland: Badbury Rings. The bird is slightly bigger than a sparrow, but smaller than a starling.

Skylark in flight
Skylark in flight

The skylark usually sings in flight as it hangs in the air over its territory.