As I arrived home from keep fit class this morning, I spotted this bird on the other side of the road. Luckily, I had my camera in the car so took its photo.
It was there with its partner checking out a new nesting location, but they have now moved on so obviously decided our quiet cul-de-sac wasn't for them.
I am confused these days what to call this bird because over the years its title has changed. It used to be called a plover, then a masked plover, a masked lapwing, a spur winged plover, a spur winged lapwing and a black shouldered lapwing, so take your pick.
Spur winged Plover is what we call them.. Only been here a matter of recent years.. think they must of caught a westerly wind.. they are not particularly loved around here.. can get a bit stroppy..
Since I have never seen one like it, I take your pick for the name. It's a lovely bird with the yellow mask and you captured it nicely. Pity the couple selected somewhere else to set up home.
