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The vanishing call of Britain’s lapwing

The vanishing call of Britain’s lapwing

Spring in the British countryside once echoed with the distinctive, trilling call of the northern lapwing (Vanellus Vanellus), a striking black-and-white bird with a shimmering green back and a wispy crest. Also known as the peewit – after its haunting call...
Turning over stones, one turnstone at a time

Turning over stones, one turnstone at a time

Turnstones are fascinating shorebirds which are easily recognisable due to their distinctive behaviour and striking plumage. The scientific name of the bird, Arenaria interpres, refers to its unique habit of ‘turning’ over stones and debris in search of food, so is of...