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Lapwing Cresswell,<br />
Northumberland,<br />
18/10/2014 Northern Lapwing,Vanellus vanellus Click/tap to enlarge

Lapwing

Cresswell,
Northumberland,
18/10/2014

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  1. Do you know the species of lapwing? Posted 10 years ago

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The northern lapwing, also known as the peewit or pewit, green plover or just lapwing, is a bird in the plover family. It is common through temperate Eurasia. In winter it forms huge flocks on open land, particularly arable land and mud-flats.

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Oct 24, 2014. Captured Oct 18, 2014 13:19.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/4096s
  • ISO400
  • 200mm