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Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) A Southern Lapwing I saw yesterday when I visited my current favourite birding spot. While this is a common bird I think this is my best photo of it yet. I also saw many, many Saffron Finches, as well as quite a lot of Fork-Tailed Flycatchers, a bird I have dreamed of seeing for many years as they are currently in the process of their annual upward migration to escape the South American winter. Additionally, I also saw quite a bit of native plants which I have never previously seen before such as Lantanas and a couple different species of Hibiscus. Animalia,Animals,Aves,Birds,Caribbean,Southern Lapwing,Trinidad and Tobago,Vanellus chilensis Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis)

A Southern Lapwing I saw yesterday when I visited my current favourite birding spot. While this is a common bird I think this is my best photo of it yet. I also saw many, many Saffron Finches, as well as quite a lot of Fork-Tailed Flycatchers, a bird I have dreamed of seeing for many years as they are currently in the process of their annual upward migration to escape the South American winter. Additionally, I also saw quite a bit of native plants which I have never previously seen before such as Lantanas and a couple different species of Hibiscus.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    It's an excellent ground level shot, with beautiful background separation. Well done! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Wesley Goorachan's profile
      Wesley Goorachan
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      Thank you so much Ferdy! This image is proof that even a five year old entry level DSLR can take decent photos. Posted 4 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        Absolutely, and regarding lenses....many decades old. Posted 4 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    It's all in the eye Wesley ... yours that is Posted 4 years ago
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      Wesley Goorachan
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      Thanks Niel! Posted 4 years ago

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The Southern Lapwing

The Southern Lapwing is a wader in the family Charadriiformes. It is a common and widespread resident throughout South America, except in densely forested regions, the higher parts of the Andes and the arid coast of a large part of western South America. This bird is particularly common in the basin of the River Plate. It has also been spreading through Central America in recent years.

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By Wesley Goorachan

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