Masked Lapwing (Plover)~

1. The Masked Lapwing gets its name from the bright yellow wattles on its face & the ‘lapping’ sound its slow wing beats make.

2. The Masked Lapwing is known for its poor housing choices often insisting on raising a family in the middle of a football field or popular beach.

3. Trying to move them on can cause the adults to attack intruders or abandon the nest.

There are always plovers at the lake nearest to my home.

[Babs]

Nice shot. They are the dumbest birds aren't they. We had a couple that made their nest on the grass in the middle of a roundabout and then tried to chase away the cars going around the roundabout.

[JackieR]

Oooh these are lovely, a great capture

[Carole Sandford]

Nice shot.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A nice capture of these birds - great narrative - how can they be so dim !

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I don't know why they are called 'dumb'. Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing). So their choices annoy humans, but they seem to be working! (it's not fun being bombed by them however)

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful capture of the birds. Thanks for the interesting info.

[Diana]

What a great shot and timing to get four in the frame, they are gorgeous!

[Kathy A]

I like their little yellow faces

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Wylie]

they really are the silliest

[Valerie Chesney]

@ludwigsdiana @koalagardens @sugarmuser @pusspup @bkbinthecity @shutterbug49 @beryl @carole_sandford @30pics4jackiesdiamond @onewing So pleased the four stood still for a moment. ha-ha. 😊 Thank you each one for liking & for your great comments & Favs.. So appreciated..