PICTURE GALLERY
Lapwing Vanellus vanellus
Lapwings are present at Rutland Water all through the year. They are common migrants and winter visitors and a few pairs also breed. On 6 November 1994, 10,400 were recorded.
An adult male in breeding plumage
Picture: Andy Mackay
An adult in winter (probably female - note the
shorter crest)
Picture taken by Tim Caldicott - from Lapwing Hide!