[agrumpybirdphotographer]

I'm hoping the good people on the forum may be able to help with a bird ID question. The bird below I think is a Woodlark, mainly due to a couple of, what I think are diagnostic characteristics, i.e. facial markings, slender bill, light / dark pattern near bend of wing, perched and stubby tail. Added to that the overall habitat I couldn't think of anything else, it would be a first for me and I'm a bit rubbish sorting out the likes of Larks and Pipits as the differences can be so very subtle. Thanks for any help.

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[Jmaes]

Hi Gordon.

I'm pretty confident that it's indeed a woodlark (for the reasons you mentioned). Nice find!

 

[agrumpybirdphotographer]

Hi Gordon.

I'm pretty confident that it's indeed a woodlark (for the reasons you mentioned). Nice find!

Thanks Jochen appreciated

 

[ssheipel]

Merlin Bird ID suggests first a Wood Lark, but then a short list of Skylarks follow (so it's not sure either Nice shots.

 

[agrumpybirdphotographer]

Merlin Bird ID suggests first a Wood Lark, but then a short list of Skylarks follow (so it's not sure either Nice shots.

Thanks Steven, Im pretty confident it is now what with some independent confirmation and further checking.