The northern lapwing, to give the bird its proper name, is also known more commonly as the green plover or peewit from its ‘peewit’ call, especially eerie when heard in winter. The bird’s ...

One hundred and thirty species either visit or breed here, including linnet, skylarks, grey partridge, barn owl, song thrush, merlin, and golden plover. Cambrian Lapwing Recovery Trust Cefngwyn ...

Lapwing are around 28-31 cm long with a wingspan of 70-76cm. They are typically seen here on estuaries, farmland and wetlands in autumn, winter, and spring but are a scarce breeding species. A ...

Farmers are taking part in a community-led project which is reversing the decline in wader populations on Achill Island.