Anthus pratensis
This little songbird was a delight to see as it suddenly appeared on this coastal stonewall before me. Present all year round, common and widespread, it is found in various grassy habitats, but favours rough grassland, heathland and moorland. It feeds on invertebrates on the ground. Unfortunately, like many of our birds, they have seen a decline over the years and are of an Amber status.
Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis), Great Orme, Llandudno, Wales. April 2017.
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A treat indeed. What’s caused the decline, Pete?
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Thank you, Ark 🙂 Threat to habitat from intensive agricultural practices. A lot of species have suffered a decline here since the 1970’s because of this, sadly.
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Always special when you find something special unexpectedly, and such a pretty little bird!
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Indeed, Jude! Thank you 🙂
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Very nice!
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Thank you 🙂
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It may not be colourful but its markings are beautiful.
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It is a lovely little bird. Thank you for your comment, Brian 🙂
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Cute bird and informative sharing, Pete! 🙂
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Thank you, Indira 🙂 There were many of these birds up on the Orme, but they were not all as obliging as this one was.
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