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Anyone what bird this is?

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  • 04-02-2010 8:22pm
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    friedcircuits
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭


    hey all just wondering does anyone know what this bird is?
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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,444 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    A lapwing.


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    Black Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 245 ✭✭Black Dog


    Lapwing.

    Crest on head is a giveaway. These are common in flocks on farmland during winter months. Also, very distinctive when in flight - sort of a flappy way of flying, a bit like a butterfly.


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    friedcircuits
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭friedcircuits


    Thanks! Not as exotic as I thought!!! Seen him in Ballina.


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    Mr Digger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 100 ✭✭Mr Digger


    Also known as Green Plover or Peewit. :)


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