THE HERITAGE team at Wychavon District Council has taken steps to safeguard a skylark nest in a field off Holloway, in Pershore.
Last year, the presence of the nest was highlighted by residents concerned the birds were not being protected.
Skylarks are on the red list as one of the UK’s most endangered birds so a breeding pair is a coup for the area.
Before the farmer cut the field, this year, a member of the council’s heritage team locate and marked the nests.
The resulting wide circles of long grass have been left untouched.
The authority is now asking residents walking in the area, and dog owners, to stay away from long grass and keep dogs on a lead so the skylarks can raise their chicks safely.
