It is possible to see around a dozen different sorts of pipits in the UK, but only four are relatively common and by far the most common is the Meadow Pipit. This is the only one I've seen at Croome, and they are there in good numbers. Meadow Pipits look rather like miniature song thrushes, and are about the same size as a sparrow. They spend most of the time in the grass, in large flocks, but they are almost impossible to see when they are feeding in the grass.
If you walk through the meadows, you may disturb a flock of meadow pipits and they will suddenly fly up from the grass as if they came from nowhere. Then, if you watch them as they fly, they will go down into the grass again and vanish. With a sharp eye, some short grass, and a bit of luck, you may get a view like the one below...
Fortunately, Meadow Pipits also spend some time perched in trees, on fence posts and wires. A walk along the east side of the river will often give you good views of these little birds when they perch...
