skylark flight (x3)

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What a glorious day!
Helen and I have got so much done today:
1. major sort out of my wardrobe(s) - 4 bags for charity shop, ebay listings etc
2. major clean of pond
3. major roast dinner
4. walk to walk off roast dinner ...

This skylark (yes, it is the same bird in 3 different shots) was singing its heart out so I thought I would share its joy with you. It is cropped heavily because it was so high up and it was handheld, but I think you can still see it - as it shot up in the air and then hovered, singing to us and the whole countryside. Amazing little bird!

Helen is on the way back to Bristol now. I'll miss her :-/

Canon 5D; 400mm; ISO400; f/9; 1/800"