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Lapwing (was- Identify this bird?)

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  • 06-12-2010 3:57pm
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    Auscast
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    We live near Brittas Bay in Wicklow and in the last two to three weeks we've noticed an influx of what I assume is a kind of sea bird.
    They have a dark feather rising from their head, a dark upper body and white under their wings. They're about the size of a pigeon but not as fat.

    I'd love to know where they have come from. :)

    [EDIT] It could possibly be a Lapwing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Lapwing
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    megadodge
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    It could possibly be a Lapwing

    +1


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    Mothman
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    Unusually for recent years I've seen a few fly over during past couple weeks. I've always had a particular fondness for them, especially after seeing their broken wing trick to lure predators away from nest.


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    Auscast
    Registered Users Posts: 185 ✭✭Auscast


    There's a good amount of them around our estate in Blainroe.
    They mustn't see many cars, because twice today I've driven out of the estate and had one run right up to the front wheel unafraid. I actually had to swerve away from them.

    Lovely birds.


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