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.








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12 comments:

  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~5 January 2019 at 23:25

    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. Linda6 January 2019 at 06:44

    Well done. You are good at being patient.

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  3. Anu6 January 2019 at 08:09

    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. Anni 6 January 2019 at 12:47

    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. Rose6 January 2019 at 18:37

    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. A Colorful World7 January 2019 at 00:15

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

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring Station7 January 2019 at 16:23

    Beautiful birds!

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  8. NCSue8 January 2019 at 23:14

    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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  9. KB11 January 2019 at 00:36

    Beautiful

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  10. Lady Fi11 January 2019 at 08:32

    So pretty!

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  11. Rambling Woods13 January 2019 at 20:17

    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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  12. eileeninmd15 January 2019 at 22:24

    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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