Backlit shot of a Skylark perched on a fence post on Islay

Backlit shot of a Skylark perched on a fence post on Islay - Skylark
Islay, Argyll & Bute, Scotland (May 2012)

This shot was taken on a trip to Islay led by Mark Hancox.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis) / Wikipedia
Eurasian Skylark Alauda arvensis / BirdForum
Eurasian Skylark Alauda arvensis / BirdLife International

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