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A Lapwing studies it's brood
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Image Description: A Lapwing studies it's brood
Image notes: A nest of young Lapwings outside Mid-Yell. Taken from a hide.
Species in Image: Lapwing
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Old Haa Image Reference Number: btc00759

General details:  
Common Name Lapwing
Latin Name Vanellus vanellus
Shetland Name Peewit
Latin Group Name Charadriiformes
Latin Family Name Charadriidae
Common Family Name Plovers
Description Widespread breeding bird, flocks seen in winter months. Lapwings prefer sheep pasture for nesting building shallow nest lined with grasses, the eggs are well camouflaged with dark spots & blotches.
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