For those of you who don’t speak fluent Latin,I refer to the Lapwing or Peewit.This is the very attractive bird ,of the plover family,that you can see over the fields and around the Lammermuirs,where these pictures were taken.The two names are derived from the sounds it makes.At this time of the year it performs a striking aerobatic display,wings making a throbbing/lapping sound as it climbs and also uttering its’ peewit peewit song as it plunges down,rolling and twisting,before pulling up at the last minuet.
Here’s a few images,taken from the car as Ollie and I have been driving around the countryside.
Female calling.
Female on the nest.
The male,with the darker face and longer crest.
Your photography skills are amazing. These are beautiful pictures – I think when you can see the glint of light in a bird’s eye as well as the light reflecting off its feathers you know that’s a great shot.
Thanks very much,Cheoy.
i cant wait till i can take photos like you do , i like looking at your photos , there fantastic
Thanks very much Debra.