The Skylark (Poyser Monographs)

The Skylark is one of Britain's most popular and inspirational birds, and in recent years it has also been one of the most newsworthy. The species' population has plummeted as a consequence of changes in farming practice, and the RSPB has launched a major research and fund-raising campaign to save the 'blithe spirit' from further decline. This book looks at all aspects of the life of the Skylark, from its biology, migratory patterns, breeding behaviour and habitat requirements, to its role in legend and folklore. It also discusses its recent rapid decline which has led to the species being placed on the top-priority 'red list' of Birds of Conservation Concern by the leading governmental and non-governmental conservation organisations in the UK. Three closely related species, Oriental and Japanese Skylarks and the enigmatic Raso Lark are also discussed.

An Exaltation of Skylarks in prose and poetry

Publisher : SMH Books; 1st Edition (22 May 1995)

• Language : English
• Hardcover : 232 pages
• ISBN-10 : 0951261975
• ISBN-13 : 978-0951261972

British Larks, Pipits and Wagtails (New Naturalist) Paperback

The aim of this book is to review the British larks, pipits and wagtails. There are three broad introductory chapters on their emergence and range and on the characteristics of the genera. Single chapters are devoted to 11 separate species, while two cover the rarer migrants or vagrants on the British list. The last two chapters deal with the movements of the major species and the author's personal view of the current and future status of these birds in Britain.