Lapwing Collection

Northern Lapwing Waterlevel perspective of bird standing in shallow water. Cleveland, UK
ROY-158 Northern Lapwing - Waterlevel perspective of bird standing in shallow water. Cleveland, UK Vanellus vanellus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lapwing Yell, Shetland, UK BI010861
COS-1977 Lapwing Yell, Shetland, UK Vanellus vanellus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lapwing Vanellus vanellus Cley Norfolk April

Lapwing - male in breeding territory
USH-867 LAPWING - Male in breeding territory Vanellus vanellus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lapwing
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), also known as the Peewit, Green Plover or (in the British Isles) just Lapwing, is a bird in the plover family

Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Lapwing or Peewit - Vnel lus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Lapwing Vanellus vanellus breeding on moorland Northumberland April

Lapwing - on machair - North Uist - Outer Hebrides
GET-1784 Lapwing - on machair North Uist - Outer Hebrides Vanellus vanellus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Northern Lapwing
ROY-113 Northern Lapwing - Waterlevel perspective of birds roosting in shallows of wetland. Cleveland, England. UK Vanellus vanellus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Northern Lapwings and black-headed gulls Silhouette of birds roosting in shallow flood meadow at sunrise. Cleveland, UK
ROY-124 Northern Lapwings and black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) Silhouette of birds roosting in shallow flood meadow at sunrise

Lapwing - with young
CK-3317 LAPWING - chicks x three in soil Vanellus vanellus Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sociable plover wader bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Lapwing Shetland Mainland, UK BI010852
COS-1974 Lapwing Shetland Mainland, UK Vanellus vanellus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) flying in to rest after migration. Cresswell Pond, Druridge Bay, Northumberland, England, UK, September

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) portrait in upland hay meadow, Upper Teesdale, CO Durham, England, UK, June

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, UK. November

Grey-headed lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) winter plumage, flying i, Yangxian Nature Reserve, Shaanxi, China. September

Lying dead lapwing, 1827. Creator: Jean Bernard
Lying dead lapwing, 1827

A Yellow-wattled Lapwing, 1720-1792. Creator: Aert Schouman
A Yellow-wattled Lapwing, 1720-1792

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South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Southern lapwing walking in grass. Date: 21/07/2004

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus Rajasthan, India BI032091 Date: 23-Feb-20

African wattled lapwing, Vanellus senegallus
African wattled lapwing or Senegal wattled plover, Vanellus senegallus (Striped-throated lapwing, Vanellus strigilatus). handcoloured, steel engraving, William Lizars, William Swainson, illustration

Northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) flock flying past houses of west London. London, UK. February

A Lapwing

Vanneaux et Sarcelles, 1862. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Vanneaux et Sarcelles, 1862. [Lapwing and teal]

Vanellus, Vanneau (The Lapwing): Livre d Oyseaux (Book of Birds), 1655-1660

Tamworth B77 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tamworth B77 5

Lapwing and Young, 1865, (1942). Creator: John Gould
Lapwing and Young, 1865, (1942). Female and chicks of the plover family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher

Pied lapwing strolling the rivers edge

Red-wattled Lapwing in Jarah Pools, Kuwait City January 2011, Vanellus indicus, Kuwait

Dead Northern Lapwing in barbed wire, Vanellus vanellus, Netherlands

Southern Lapwing foraging Tobago, Vanellus chilensis

Sociable Lapwing, Vanellus gregarius, Oman, winter plumage

Northern Lapwing chick on a meadow, Vanellus vanellus, Netherlands

Spur-winged Plover, Vanellus spinosus, Turkey

Northern Lapwing threat posture, Vanellus vanellus, Netherlands

Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus, Germany

Northern Lapwing in induated meadow, Vanellus vanellus

Northern Lapwing group perched on floating poles in the water, Vanellus vanellus

Vanellus senegallus, African Wattled Lapwing, Gambia

Vanellus vanellus, Northern Lapwing standing in meadow

Northern Lapwing young hiding, Vanellus vanellus

Grey-headed lapwing in flight

Nest with eggs of Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus

Northern Lapwing group resting, Vanellus vanellus

Northern Lapwing chick in wet field, Vanellus vanellus

Northern Lapwing flock resting in water, Vanellus vanellus, Netherlands

Foraging Northern Lapwing young, Vanellus vanellus

Northern Lapwing with pul, Vanellus vanellus

Northern Lapwing juvenile, Vanellus vanellus

Southern Lapwing in flight, Vanellus chilensis

White-tailed Lapwing, Vanellus leucurus, Kuwait

Northern Lapwing in a field, Vanellus vanellus

Lapwing; Swaledale, England

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), Skomer, Wales, UK. April

South America. Brazil. A juvenile pied lapwing (Vanellus cayanus) along the banks
Brazil. A juvenile pied lapwing (Vanellus cayanus) along the banks of a river in the Pantanal, the worlds largest tropical wetland area, UNESCO World Heritage Site

South America. Brazil. A southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) foraging along the
Brazil. A southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) foraging along the banks of a river in the Pantanal, the worlds largest tropical wetland area, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), male and female, side view

Lapwing Vanellus vanellus flock Slimbridge Glos winter

Lapwing Vanellus vanellus in territorial dispute Cley Norfolk April

Lapwing Vanellus vanellus Norfolk spring

Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis male calling Tierra del Fuego Argentina November

Lapwing Vanellus vanellus Northumberland spring

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The lapwing, also known as the peewit or Sociable plover wader bird, is a captivating creature that can be found in various locations across the UK. From the Northern Lapwing standing gracefully in shallow water at Cleveland to the Lapwing Yell in Shetland, these birds are truly a sight to behold. One cannot help but admire their beauty and elegance as they navigate through their natural habitats. Whether it's the Lapwing Vanellus vanellus breeding on moorland in Northumberland or the male lapwings proudly displaying their vibrant plumage in their breeding territory, these birds never fail to impress. Even historical depictions of this magnificent species, like George James Rankin's artwork from 1910, showcase its timeless appeal. The lapwings' presence adds life and charm to any landscape they inhabit. These birds are not only visually stunning but also play an essential role within ecosystems. Their interactions with other species, such as black-headed gulls roosting together at sunrise in shallow flood meadows at Cleveland, highlight their significance within nature. Furthermore, witnessing a lapwing caring for its young is a heartwarming experience that showcases their nurturing instincts and dedication as parents. It reminds us of the importance of protecting these delicate creatures and preserving their habitats for future generations to enjoy. Whether you spot them on machair at North Uist or on Shetland Mainland itself, encountering a lapwing is always an unforgettable encounter. These remarkable birds continue to captivate us with their gracefulness and remind us of nature's wonders all around us.