SSS Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 For the first time in my life, I have seen lapwing chicks. They are in a sheep field with a few other lapwings. One brood has 4 chicks and the other has 3. What a spectacle. Does anyone know where they nest because at the moment they are in the middle of a field. All in all, a very nice sight, and good to see them breeding so far inland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 They nest on the ground so I expect the nest is close to the chicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 they nest in the field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 One of the birds is sitting the chicks in the field now, but the lambs keep chasing the bird. Its very nice to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 keep popping off the fox's Sam, this time of the year the fox's will soon clear up the chicks, thats if they hav'nt had the eggs before, badgers will also take both eggs and chicks also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Nice one Sam! We have a few nesting in our area, it's nice to see them making a comeback. Foxes and badgers are the main culprits for taking Lapwing chicks so even though there is nothiong that can be legally done about the badgers try to keep the foxes under control mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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