Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Blacksmith Lapwing

Walking the dogs on the golf course yesterday I photographed a pair of Blacksmith Lapwing.
The Blacksmith Lapwing gets its name from its call: a metallic klink klink klink; like the  blacksmith's hammer on an anvil
The Blacksmith Lapwing's habitat is near inland water systems, sports fields and golf courses

The Blacksmith Lapwing has distinctive black, white and grey plumage

I'm linking to Wild Bird Wednesday here

Happy Wednesday to you all! 




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9 comments:

  1. Beatriz07 October, 2015 03:48

    Hi Jo
    So, they like golf too!!!

    Hugs
    Bia

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  2. Sylvia K07 October, 2015 05:31

    Oh, I've never seen one of those before and what great captures, Jo!!! Thanks so much for sharing!! I hope your week is going well!! Enjoy!!

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  3. Margaret Birding For Pleasure07 October, 2015 08:10

    I loved seing this bird while I was in Africa..

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  4. Breathtaking07 October, 2015 09:54

    What a super find. This is a new bird for me, and it's gorgeous.

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  5. MadSnapper07 October, 2015 15:22

    he is a beauty, thanks for the explanation, i wondered about the name as soon as i saw it

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  6. TexWisGirl07 October, 2015 22:41

    handsome!

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  7. A Colorful World08 October, 2015 02:44

    Beautiful bird! Really lovely shots.

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  8. Phil Slade09 October, 2015 14:25

    Hello Jo. Yes I remember that one from Kenya. A strange sort of name until it is explained why.

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  9. Gaelyn09 October, 2015 19:11

    Haven't seen one of these beauties in way to long. Thanks for sharing.

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