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Irish Birding Sighting Record |
| Website : |
www.irishbirding.com |
| Sighting URL : |
https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/74986/Northern_Lapwing.html |
| Sighting Ref : |
IB74986 |
| Sighting Date : |
13 Jan 15 |
| Common Name : |
Northern Lapwing |
| Scientific Name : |
Vanellus vanellus |
| Location : |
Belfast |
| County : |
Antrim |
| Number Seen : |
20 |
| Principal Observer(s) : |
George Hynes
Not Specified
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| Reported By : |
Not Specified
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| Comments : |
I watched a flock of 20+ Lapwings circle over the Bog Meadows / Boucher road in Belfast close to the M1 motorway.
Lapwings were once common in the Bog Meadows 20 years ago however they are now a rare treat.
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