Woodlarks have been seen too
Photo: Hannu Hautala
Translation: Liis
Woodlark.
| Woodlark | Nõmmelõoke | Lullula arborea |
Another of the first arrivals, here around equinox day. Smaller than the skylark, and with a shorter tail, but very similar plumage.
It flies rising from the ground in long bows, wings flapping. The flight isn’t fluttery as the skylark´s, goes rather in bows and circles. On the ground it runs quickly.
They are about a hundred times fewer than the skylarks. As an estimate, 2000-5000 pairs nest in Estonia.
In comparison, nesting skylarks are thought to be around 500 000 to 800 000 pairs.
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