2015

NL9345 : Lapwing nest

taken 9 years ago, near to Kilkenneth, Tiree, Argyll And Bute, Scotland

Lapwing nest
Lapwing nest
Lapwings, oystercatchers and skylarks all nest on the machair behind the beaches of Tiree. This nest must have been constructed by lapwings unaware that it was situated right in the middle of a grassy track. Be careful how you walk!

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NL9345, 14 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Gordon Hatton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 9 May, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 18 May, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NL 9368 4570 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:30.1986N 6:58.8170W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NL 9368 4570
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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