THE WOODLARK. 



THE Woodlark is not nearly so common 

 or widely distributed as the Skylark, 

 and is frequently thought to be heard and 

 seen when the bird under observation 

 is really only a Tree Pipit. 



It is smaller than the Skylark, a,nd 

 has a much shorter tail and more con- 

 spicuous crest. Although of somewhat 

 similar coloration, it has a distinct light 

 yellowish streak running over each eye 

 and meeting at the back of the head ; 

 the breast spots are more distinct ; and 

 its flight always appears to me to be 

 more undulatory. 



The Woodlark is a shy creature, but 

 had it not been for the very wet and be- 

 numbingly cold weather prevailing at the 



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