not Skylark, but ... what (1 Viewer)

[Michał Jaro]

While thinking about this bird (April 23 this year, Podhale Poland), I came to the conclusion that this shape (stout, short, small beak) excludes a skylark, but it is definitely some kind of skylark. What ? (and am I even thinking correctly ?). Sorry for the photos quality.

 

[Mike Ball]

Maybe a lark. Or perhaps Corn Bunting?

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello Michal,

do you have more pictures?

My first gut feeling was Crested Lark (and skipped the appearant shortish bill and uniform head pattern due to picture quality)

I dont have strong arguements against Corn Bunting (although head seems to small in relation to the body, giving your bird a Lark jizz imo and tail slightly too short (?)

Same with Skylark, although wings seems too broad and triangular shaped, therefore favouring Crested Lark imo. And I think, the white trailing edge on the wing should be visible, although they are regular worn off in end april (at least to a degree that they arent visible in these low resolution pictures (no offence you know). And the appearant head pattern seems to fit a Skylark best

But as said, I hope that more pictures provide a more confident assesment of these features.
And as always I hope for more comments. Thanks!

 

[Michał Jaro]

Thank you!
Unfortunately I don't have any more photos. I agree with most of Alex's conclusions, neither Crested Lark nor Corn Bunting nor Skylark fits here, beacause of some reasons. However, something can be seen in these poor photos.
Maybe I should start by saying that the day before, a Short Toed Lark was found in this place (and confirmed by the Polish Rarity Commission). He was the one I was hunting. So I will direct your attention in this direction yet

 

[lou salomon]

Thank you!
Unfortunately I don't have any more photos. I agree with most of Alex's conclusions, neither Crested Lark nor Corn Bunting nor Skylark fits here, beacause of some reasons. However, something can be seen in these poor photos.
Maybe I should start by saying that the day before, a Short Toed Lark was found in this place (and confirmed by the Polish Rarity Commission). He was the one I was hunting. So I will direct your attention in this direction yet

Incidentally, Short-toed Lark was the impression I got when looking at these pictures .

 

[Bewick]

Incidentally, Short-toed Lark was the impression I got when looking at these pictures .

I agree, gives the impression of a short toed lark, however this photo is too poor for a conclusive id.

 

[kuzeycem]

I'm still seeing a Skylark here