Saturday, 25 September 2021

White-tailed Lapwing - Blacktoft Sands

Reports came in towards the end of last week that a White-tailed Lapwing (Plover) was at RSPB Blacktoft Sands, off the Humber Estuary in Yorkshire. Now this is not a common bird at all here in the UK, with only 6 previous records. I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to head along the M62 to try and see it.

On arrival it hadn't yet been seen, but there were half a dozen hides to check, so it could still be around. Eventually it was spotted, but it was asleep behind a very overgrown island and could only be seen by a few to the far right of the hide. 4 hours later it took off and landed out of sight. This meant a quick march to the next hide to see if it was there. Thankfully there it was, wide awake and feeding. 

It was worth the wait for a very good looking bird and a life tick too.

The White-tailed Lapwing with is really nice long yellow legs.



Seen here on the left, with a Ruff on the right. Giving a good size comparion.



I saved my best for last.


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12 comments:

  1. Irma25 September 2021 at 08:55

    Hi Adam,
    What a great series of photos of this White-tailed Lapwing.
    A kind I've never seen.
    I wish you a nice weekend.
    Greetings Irma

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  2. eileeninmd25 September 2021 at 11:12

    Hello,
    I have never heard of the White-tailed Lapwing. Love the lapwing and the Ruff, I would like to see both of these birds. Great photos and nice reflections. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend.

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  3. Shiju Sugunan25 September 2021 at 11:44

    Definitely worth the effort, you got some lovely shots.

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  4. Bill25 September 2021 at 18:04

    A great series of photos of the White-tailed Lapwing. Well done, Adam and enjoy your weekend.

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  5. RedPat25 September 2021 at 18:21

    Well worth the drive. You got some great shots!

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  6. Jeanie25 September 2021 at 18:51

    I have never heard of this lovely bird. It's a beautiful one and I'm so glad you were able to see it after your travels!

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~25 September 2021 at 19:16

    Sometimes it's hard to see how long their legs are. Love your photos and the reflections in the water.

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  8. Nancy Chan27 September 2021 at 11:48

    Your patience was rewarded. You got some great shots of the white tailed lapwing.

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  9. Carol @Comfort Spring Station27 September 2021 at 17:48

    a pretty little bird

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  10. NCSue27 September 2021 at 22:15

    Thanks so much for sharing these sweet photos with us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-prickly-situation-from-archives.html

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  11. Rajani Rehana30 September 2021 at 16:40

    Beautiful blog

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