It is said that the skylark is a threatened species in the UK. Having spent the last three days hill-walking in the Brecon Beacons, I am able to confirm that this remains a major stronghold for the bird. Not only is it numerous, but the density of nesting birds is very high, probably at four or five pairs per acre.
In addition, there were many pairs of meadow pipit, and wheatears. The latter would only have been back on their territories for a week or two but I must have seen at least half a dozen pairs just on one day. Ravens, carrion crows, and buzzards were also in evidence. Though seeing red kites in their natural environment, high in the mountains, was a real bonus.
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