Woodlark

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Heathland with scattered trees.
Diet: Insects, seeds.
Best time to spot: Liquid "lu-lu-lu" song.

When to look

Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.

How rare is it?

The Woodlark sits in our Uncommon tier for the UK: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5. It is protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, so it is an offence to disturb it at or near the nest. We blur the location of every sighting of this species.

Where to see it

Reserves where the Woodlark is on the list:

• RSPB Arne

Recent UK sightings

Similar birds

• Bohemian WaxwingUncommon · Berry-laden trees (winter)
• Eurasian HobbyUncommon · Heathland
• NightjarUncommon · Heathland
• American RedstartLegendary · Trees (extreme vagrant)
• Baltimore OrioleLegendary · Trees
• Bay-breasted WarblerLegendary · Trees (extreme vagrant)

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