The Lapwing - an Pilibín as Gaeilge - is a common bird in winter. Often large flocks may be seen over farmland, in bogs and in marshes. Every winter our resident, thin Irish population is swollen with ...

Lapwing are around 28-31 cm long with a wingspan of 70-76cm. They are typically seen here on estuaries, farmland and wetlands in autumn, winter, and spring but are a scarce breeding species. A young ...