Unidentified little brown bird

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by RoyW

I notice that Adam didn't actually say that it was a Skylark.
I would say that this is a young Woodlark, with the main pointer towards this identification being the black and white primary coverts (black with broad white tips).

Roy.

Good call Roy.

Regards, Chris

[Jonners]

Originally Posted by RoyW

I notice that Adam didn't actually say that it was a Skylark.
I would say that this is a young Woodlark, with the main pointer towards this identification being the black and white primary coverts (black with broad white tips).

Roy.

Nice one Roy. That's a definite pointer (he says in hindsight), and there may even be a white tip to the tail. My eagerness got the better of me, and I bow to your expertise.

[britnik]

A Wood Lark then,
Thanks to all for your help.
Five new species for me in one walk, that can't be bad

Wood Lark
Small Skipper
Meadow Brown
Keeled skimmer
Red Eyed Damsel