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bigpix
Aug-26-2008, 08:53 PM
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/359914073_yLohd-XL.jpg

and mum not far behind......
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/360032972_2QAtK-XL.jpg
dlplumer
Aug-26-2008, 08:57 PM
Beautiful shot of another bird I have never seen. :clap
stevehapp
Aug-27-2008, 12:05 AM
very nice shot of the chick.

Is that also known as a masked lapwing?
Maestro
Aug-27-2008, 02:51 AM
Beautiful
dbaker1221
Aug-27-2008, 03:05 AM
cool shots:clap never seen them before either:thumb
DoctorIt
Aug-27-2008, 04:25 AM
Is that also known as a masked lapwing?No idea, we all just call them Plovers, and they're a dime a dozen. Very protective parents, they will swoop you when it's chick season.

Great shots mate :thumb
bigpix
Aug-27-2008, 05:30 AM
Is that also known as a masked lapwing?

.......yes they are .....Vanellus miles novaehollandiae..... is the correct name

...... thanks for the comments