NY9506 : Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
3 km from Whaw, North Yorkshire, Great Britain
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
The lapwing has many local names, reflecting the affection with which they are held by many – Pee Wit, Pie Wipe, Toppyup, and Peasiewheep are among them.
In British folklore they have a dark reputation. One legend says they flew over the cross crying 'Pine Him! Pine Him!' (Make him suffer) and were cursed for this.
In Scotland their call is said to have betrayed persecuted Covenanters, hiding out on the moors.
In British folklore they have a dark reputation. One legend says they flew over the cross crying 'Pine Him! Pine Him!' (Make him suffer) and were cursed for this.
In Scotland their call is said to have betrayed persecuted Covenanters, hiding out on the moors.
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2011
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- Miss Steel (find more nearby)
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- Date Taken
- Sunday, 3 April, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 10 May, 2011
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NY 9566 0675 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:27.3671N 2:4.1070W - Photographer Location
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OSGB36: NY 9565 0674
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- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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