Thanks to the snow, the delivery of local magazines was done on foot today - just as well, otherwise we'd have missed the 4 lapwings accompanying sheep and lambs in a field alongside the path we took. Quite a strong wind, and falling snow, was making things pretty unpleasant for them - but it was a delight to see and hear them. Only hope they can cope with the conditions and somehow find enough food to get them through. Perhaps it helps them to have both sheep and the strong easterly winds exposing the grass in places?
I like your theory about following the sheep to uncover the grass, it makes sense. We don't see many Lapwing around Montgomery, but since the snow has arrived, I've see quite a few of them flying around the adjacent fields in search of food.
ReplyDeleteThankfully I didn't have to lie in the snow to get photos as there was a hedge in the way - but love your shots of the reed buntings and jack snipe, and can see that it was well worth doing for those views.
DeleteThanks Kev. Just hope they're managing to find enough food to keep them going.
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