November 13, 2008

SKYLARK

Wanstead Flats, Sally Hammond (July 2010)



Skylark: Resident Breeding Bird

Youtube Video of Skylarks on Wanstead Flats

There are 2 very healthy populations of Skylarks in the borough, firstly, and most famously on Wanstead Flats, where up to 20 territories are held. Secondly on Fairlop Plain, including the surrounding farmland, gravel works and country park.

2010: peak numbers of birds recorded at each site- 146 birds
  • Collier Row Farm/Car Boot - 5
  • Fairlop Gravel Works - 32
  • Fairlop Waters - 11
  • Five Oaks Lane Scrubland - 12
  • Hainault Farm - 28
  • Hainault Forest CP - 3
  • Wanstead Flats - 40
  • Wanstead Park - 15

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