Fighting Skylarks
Skylarks – Cooks Fields, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_2068
As March arrives the skylarks return to the Mendip Hills and immediately start fighting.
Skylarks – Cooks Fields, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_2073
The birds return close to their birthplace and fight over territories. And you can see why as this is a beautiful spot high on the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Long grass in fields separated by dry-stone walls with wide open views across half of Somerset.
Hawthorn – Cooks Fields, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_3017
Only a passing red kite forced the skylarks to call a halt to the fighting.
Red Kite – Cooks Fields, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_2391
How the birds have the energy to keep flying, fighting and singing for so long is amazing.
Skylark – Deerleap, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_2874
It is not surprising they take time for a rest on posts, trees and even on the ground.
Skylark – Cooks Fields, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_2146
It is surprising how these ground nesting birds manage to stay safe.
Skylark – Deerleap, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_2311
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