The Northern lapwing, also known simply as the lapwing, is a distinctive bird with a striking appearance. It has a black and white plumage, with a crest of feathers on its head. - It has a black and white plumage, with a crest of feathers on its head. - Lapwings are also known for their elaborate aerial displays during the breeding season, where they perform acrobatic maneuvers to attract a mate and defend their territory. - The song of the lapwing is a beautiful and complex combination of notes

Spring means one thing: lapwing 🌸 Lapwings in flight are a wonderful sight and sound to behold in spring. We're working to protect the damp meadow habitat of ground-nesting birds like lapwing, to reverse their decline and fill the air with their sounds once again. Find out what else you might see at our wetlands in May: https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/wetland-wildlife/may-wetland-wildlife/?version=latest #lapwing #wadingbirds #wetlands | WWT