Skylark enjoying a dust bath on the coast path near Park Head.
Alauda arvensis
The Skylark belongs to the family Alaudidae - Larks
Taking a dust bath removes any parasites from their feathers. North Cornwall National Trust manage several fields in this area for Skylarks to breed undisturbed.
If you're walking here please take notice of the National Trust signs to help the Skylarks through their breeding season.
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