Monday, 18 February 2019

BEACH BUDDIES - STRANGE 'BOND' BETWEEN OVERWINTERING SHORELARK AND SKYLARK




Happy with life on the coast at Cleethorpes

This shorelark has been a long-stayer over winter on the beach at Cleethorpes in North East Lincolnshire.

First seen in November, it was still present at least until February 14.

Curiously, it seemed to form a bond of affection with a skylark - the two birds were inseparable for most of that period.

If another skylark arrived nearby, it would be summarily driven off by the shorelark.
The power of love - the shorelark and the skylark

The distinctive 'horns' of the shorelark are here clearly visible


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