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Shore larks were once a rare breeding species in Scotland, but are now only seen during migration periods or as winter visitors from populations in Scandinavia.

As the name suggests, in the UK shore larks are usually seen on the coast, where they favour saltmarshes and shingle shores. Most records come from the east coast of England. Shore lark numbers can vary dramatically - some winters might see only a few birds in the whole of the UK, while in exceptional years there can be hundreds. The population that visits the UK has declined rapidly in recent decades, possibly as a result of overgrazing on their breeding grounds.