Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Masked Lapwing at Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Vanellus miles at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 19 Dec 2019

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Identification history

Vanellus miles	20 Dec 2019	RyuCallaway
Vanellus miles	20 Dec 2019	Christine

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Two adults watching over their youngster, who was busy foraging in the mud - up to its "knees" in it! Sometimes it helps get your feet out of the mud if you flap your wings :)

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Location information

Coordinates 149.161932-35.314292
Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Places Fyshwick, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

3 Abundance
19 Dec 2019 Recorded on
Christine Recorded by