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Northern Lapwing (Vanellus Vanellus) in Flight with Redshank_ GUFP2769RM.tiff

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Northern Lapwing (Vanellus Vanellus) Take to the air for safety, as a predator flies over head. Sometimes known as a Peewit, Green Plover, Teuchit, Hornpie, Flopwing, .Chaucer wrote of the 'false lapwynge, ful of treacherye', the lapwing has had an association with deceit, perhaps because of its beautiful plumage and joyous display flights.

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Lapwing in Flight with Redshank
Northern Lapwing (Vanellus Vanellus) Take to the air for safety, as a predator flies over head. Sometimes known as a Peewit, Green Plover, Teuchit, Hornpie, Flopwing, .Chaucer wrote of the 'false lapwynge, ful of treacherye', the lapwing has had an association with deceit, perhaps because of its beautiful plumage and joyous display flights.

Filename:	Northern Lapwing (Vanellus Vanellus) in Flight with Redshank_ GUFP2769RM.tiff
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Date:	23 Jan 2010
Location:	Wyre Esturary Lancashire, North West UK
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Copyright:	©2010 Glenn Upton-Fletcher
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