Pipit

Personally I don't think there is enough information here to positively ID this bird.

The exposure of the photo and it's colour issues also would make it difficult - though not impossible to someone with greater experience of Pipits.

Did you notice any breast or head markings or what its actual colour was in the field - or any behaviour or calls?

Sadly not. Although I had gotten a glance of it earlier, I only got this photograph while I was trying to photograph some linnets and this landed in front of me. I’ll head back in a couple of days and see if I can find it again.

Hi

looks like a Mipit based on plumage

S 

Can you tell me why you think it looks like a Meadow Pipit?

All the guides I've read state that Meadow and Tree are difficult to separate and to do so you need to witness the facial markings (supercilium for example) and the streaking to the upper part of the breast and, of course, the streaking to the flanks - neither of those pointers are apparent here.

Also, if we judge by the covert bar then that can become worn with individuals and the crown stripes can vary too.

The exposure and colour balance of the camera can't be relied upon either.

So can you 100% say for certain it is a MP?

Only asking because I respect your opinion.

Hi

it's slim- TP is a hefty bird-
the bill appears slim, and there is no obvious supercilium
Back pattern is 'messy' and the overall colour is greyish olive.

No obvious Median covert contrast
TPs are normally buffy and brownish.

Bottom line- IT LOOKS LIKE A MIPIT :)

S