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Simonstown, Blacksmith_Lapwing This was taken in Simonstown, South Africa in september 2016. Blacksmith Lapwing,Geotagged,Simonstown,South Africa,South Africa-2016,Spring,Vanellus armatus Click/tap to enlarge

Simonstown, Blacksmith_Lapwing

This was taken in Simonstown, South Africa in september 2016.

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The Blacksmith Lapwing or Blacksmith Plover occurs commonly from Kenya through central Tanzania to southern and southwestern Africa. The vernacular name derives from the repeated metallic 'tink, tink, tink' alarm call, which suggests a blacksmith's hammer striking an anvil.

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

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Uploaded Oct 6, 2017. Captured Sep 28, 2016 11:33 in 344 Mcfarlane Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa.
  • NIKON D7200
  • f/9.0
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO100
  • 400mm