Woodlark
Woodlark / lullula arborea. Westleton Heath, Suffolk. 24/04/23.
'UNDERSTATED.'
One of a pair of Woodlarks I watched foraging in a small grassy heathland clearing. They are such unobtrusive, easily overlooked little birds, that I rely on listening for their song, or better still, watching them land. Both the male and female birds sing whilst on the ground and their song is wonderfully fluty and generally subdued.
Males also make fluttery, descending song flights or use song posts. These songs tend to be louder and more far reaching, as they advertise themselves to potential mates or proclaim established territory.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Woodlark
Woodlark / lullula arborea. Westleton Heath, Suffolk. 24/04/23.
'UNDERSTATED.'
One of a pair of Woodlarks I watched foraging in a small grassy heathland clearing. They are such unobtrusive, easily overlooked little birds, that I rely on listening for their song, or better still, watching them land. Both the male and female birds sing whilst on the ground and their song is wonderfully fluty and generally subdued.
Males also make fluttery, descending song flights or use song posts. These songs tend to be louder and more far reaching, as they advertise themselves to potential mates or proclaim established territory.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.