TomKal foto

Looking for habitats of the Eurasian penduline tit, walking along a ditch at the edge of a field, I was nearly attacked by northern lapwings (photographed in flight), which flew just over my head. I must have approached their nest, which was located on the ground, dangerously close. The lapwing in „close-up” photography is a good object to photograph. Colorful, gleaming wing covers, a crest on its head and its little bashfulness can lead to taking “impromptu” pictures. That’s the way my photos were taken. The most interesting experience with the northern lapwing is watching these birds in autumn, when they gather in large flocks, and you can observe them foraging on the fields or flying in huge flocks over your head. The northern lapwing is a medium-sized bird, its weight does not exceed 300 g, and its wingspan is about 80 cm.
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Last minute news-05/2022- Hungary
The previous lapwing gallery was a collection of a dozen or so photos taken at random over the course of several years. In May 2022 its content changed beyond recognition and changed its status from sufficient quality to very good. It was caused by pictures taken in Hungary. Lapwings were coming really close sometimes and it was finally possible to take good pictures of them. With dynamic ones it was more difficult, because this hide was prepared for pictures taken in a recumbent position. Encouraged by my first day in this place, I decided to try again. Unfortunately practically nothing except Lapwings and Redshanks appeared in front of the camera. It was not without emotions, too. Lapwing brought in three nestlings which were a few days old. When in danger, the chicks sat still on the ground and disappeared from the view. This happened when a herd of cows came to the water. The little ones froze motionless, but it could happen that a cow simply stepped on them and killed them. After the cows have had a drink, we wait for movement on the ground to see if anything has happened to the little lapwings. Suddenly you can see one, second and there is a third - they all survived!
Last minute news-09/2022
I added photos of a flock of lapwings taking flight.