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Masked Lapwing

Uploaded by Shane V , Apr 01 2008 11:11 AM

    Masked Lapwing

    We found this plover in a small park in Rosebery. It's mate was not too far away. I really don't like these birds but they do make for good photography.



    nineteenineteen
    Apr 02 2008 11:54 AM
    To the completely anal bird Tasmanian enthusiast, the correct name is Masked Lapwing. To New Zealanders, it's a Spurwinged Plover. When i started working at a wetland amongst a whole host of twitchers, I nearly had my head bitten off for not making this distinction :)To the rest of us who spend our time dodging these buggers near any bit of flat grass during their nesting season, they're just plovers. Nice shot.

    Shane V
    Apr 02 2008 11:42 PM
    Thanks Wayne. I'll change the name. Thanks for the info.

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