Saturday 5 January 2019

Shorelark - Holkham

The beach at Holkham on the north Norfolk coast holds very good numbers of Shorelark (also known as the Horned Lark) at this time of year. I made a special visit to see some, some weeks back and was very pleased with what I found. This was the first time I've seen these birds, and as with every hunt for a life tick, it was a bit stressful and tense trying to find them in a vast area.
They didn't help me by being in amongst some vegetation and generally staying out of sight, but then I clocked them and all was well again.
I spent a good 30 minutes just watching them from a safe distance and taking pictures as and when they popped their heads up. They didn't do anything fancy, like give me a nice flight shot or even emerge from the vegetation, but I still enjoyed them all the same. A great little bird and one I hope to catch up with again soon, now that I know where to find them.








12 comments:

  1. They have just enough color to stand out from the vegetation. You got great photos...you are very patient! Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Well done. You are good at being patient.

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  3. Congratulations Adam. I’ve seen that bird only one time. It is a rare breeder in artic area of northern Finland. In Finland Shore Lark is critically endangered.

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  4. You & I were the lucky few to find & photograph the horned lark. I've learn from you they are also called shorelark!

    We, at I'd Rather B Birdin, enjoyed your post this week...thanks for linking in.

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  5. Oh, my they are a pretty bird. I do not think we have them around here, but need to look it up to be sure.

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  6. I had never heard of a shorelark. I was thinking "meadowlark" when I saw the photos. Wonderful post.

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  7. Such interesting markings - very nice photos!
    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/01/homemade-pasta-easy-and-fun.html

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  8. Patience is important for a birder and I am glad that he decided to pop up for you to get some shots...Michelle

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  9. Hello, pretty bird. Great captures of the Lark. So sorry I am late commenting. I am just back from my trip away and catching up. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day and week ahead.

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