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Larks, Pipits and Wagtails - The Meadow Pipit

First seen on Wednesday 24th June 2020 at Holy Island

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. In the summer on Lindisfarne they are 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, and are almost impossible to see when they are feeding in long grass.

If you can see their claws (as in the photo below) They have extremely long rear claws - a good way of distinguishing them from other pipits.


 

Meadow Pipits also spend some in the breeding season displaying in the air. Their flight patterns (parachuting) can be similar to a Tree Pipit (causing confusion).