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Lapwings (Flock)

Vanellus vanellus

Photo by Eve Dosh
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium/Large wader. Long upsweeping crest on the back of the head. Males crest longer than females.

Habitat:

Wet grasslands, farmland

Notes:

This is the first time I have seen a flock. Usually just a few birds.

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Comments (5)
Ashish
I never see Lapwing at such mobbing count...!! Great feat to see such royal bird..!!
Eve Dosh
I did. Must have snapped about 30 pics of them. Not that many in focus though. Very glad the rain that was threatening didn't turn up :)
LauraMaria
Haha I bet!! I'd have taken dozens of photos too. They look great against that dramatic sky!
Eve Dosh
Thanks LauraMaria. I've never seen anything like it. It was pretty awesome. Tried to take count but lost my way after 40. :D
LauraMaria
Cool, I've never seen a flock of lapwings either! What amazing photos, must have been quite a sight!

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PublishedJuly 17, 2011

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