Meadow Pipit
Taken at Skateraw on 26th September 2021 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. 
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Taken at Pow Burn on 26th May 2019 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. Fact File

Taken at Skateraw on 30th December 2018 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.  Fact File

Taken at Stevenston on 14th October 2018 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens. Fact File

Taken at Glen Rosa, Arran, on 17th August 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode Fact File

Juvenile
Taken at Mull Of Galloway on 31st May 2022 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.		 Fact File


Juvenile
Taken at Glen Rosa, Arran, on 17th August 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode		 Fact File
Meadow Pipit.
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Local Names:		 Anthus Pratensis.
Passeriformes.
Motacillidae.
Mippit.
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On the ground.
Well concealed using dry grass, lined with finer grass and hair.
Invertebrates such as flies, spiders, moths and beetles. Will eat seeds in autumn and winter.
Grey to olive-brown in colour with darker streaks. The underparts are pale grey or buff coloured with bold streaks and spots on the breast and flanks. The belly and outer tail feathers are white. The legs are a dull pink.
14-15.5 cm.
22-25 cm.
April - June. 2 Clutches.
3 to 5 eggs. White with heavy brown spots.
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