At this time of year I am regularly out surveying Woodlarks on the Thames Basin Heaths. By now, several pairs would normally have nests on my local patch. It's not unknown for some to have young by the beginning of April but this year is exceptional. Although I've already been out many times, there are very few birds to be found. That's not just Woodlarks but other heathland birds as well, particular
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