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Southern lapwing

vanellus chilensis

Photo by patty
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Description:

The fourth southern lapwing chick was born at school and while observing them at school we could see how the baby lapwings got under their mother looking for warmth and protection.

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Comments (7)
patty
It is very strange. They are very beautiful and funny. We love having them at school. We love their company at school. There are many chicks under the mother. They are great! Form III Sky Blue Saint George´s School
patty
Yes, thank you vale and mati =)
patty
Yes they are Nacho =)
patty
Thank you sunnyjosef! =)
sunnyjosef
Excellent shots showing the mother's protection!!
patty
Thank you very much okiegirl85! =)
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014

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