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Lapwings_in_display_UK_2015 There where quite a few lapwings displaying and this was taken at blashford lakes, Ringwood in the UK at the end of April. Northern lapwing,Vanellus vanellus Click/tap to enlarge

Lapwings_in_display_UK_2015

There where quite a few lapwings displaying and this was taken at blashford lakes, Ringwood in the UK at the end of April.

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The Northern lapwing

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.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded May 31, 2015. Captured May 1, 2015 15:27.
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  • NIKON D90
  • f/5.6
  • 10/8000s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm