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Anthus pratensis
A small, brown, streaky bird, it is the commonest songbird in upland areas and its high, piping call is a familiar sound. In flight it shows white outer tail feathers and in the breeding season it has a fluttering 'parachute' display flight. In winter they are quite gregarious and gather in small flocks, often invisible among the vegetation, suddenly flying up with typical jerky flight.
Found in open country - upland moors to saltmarshes in summer, more agricultural land and marshes in winter. Will even come to suburban parks and playing fields.
Spotted on Jul 18, 2011
Submitted on Jul 25, 2011
2 Comments
Thanks, was a lucky shot because the wind was so strong I had trouble keeping the camera still. And yes, birds always seem shy when they see a camera, I know how it feels
Great picture, I love how you caught it with food in its mouth! There is a meadow pipit that lives near my flat, and he always comes out to see me and gets really close... unless, of course, I have my camera with me. Suddenly Mr Pipit gets very shy. Very annoying, but probably my cutest neighbour!