Sophie Pavelle on the Skylark

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Aug 23, 20261:35Science & Medicine

Nature writer Sophie Pavelle describes why the skylark has become an iconic avian muse. From Shakespeare and Wordsworth to First World War battlefields, the skylark has become a symbol of love and new beginnings. Despite...

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