The nest of the White Crowned Lapwing is nothing more that a scrape in the sand close to the water's edge. They rely on superbly camoflagued eggs

The nest of the White Crowned Lapwing is nothing more that a scrape in the sand close to the water's edge. They rely on superbly camoflagued eggs Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Nick Greaves / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

W57K9W

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36 MB (1.3 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4200 x 2993 px | 35.6 x 25.3 cm | 14 x 10 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

12 August 2016

Location:

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

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The nest of the White Crowned Lapwing is nothing more that a scrape in the sand close to the water's edge. They rely on superbly camoflagfued eggs and prococcial chicks which they will vigourously defend. These noisy birds are restricted to relaible year-round rivers and lakes.