Masked plover Queensland, Australia - Ugly or what?!

Here we have the Masked Plover, AKA the Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) on the Esplanade

The mask is rather leathery and very distinctive - they are not pretty but rather fascinating in a sinister way

Happy September to everyone!

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Excellent capture, I agree with your thoughts on the bird.

2n10 wrote in post #16258097
Excellent capture, I agree with your thoughts on the bird.

Thanks John, I am sure that not even their mothers love them!

James

I like! Would love to see a photo head on, lol.

That is an odd looking bird! But captured very well!

Flo wrote in post #16258587
I like! Would love to see a photo head on, lol.

I'll see what I can do Flo!

Still wading through the holiday snaps, but sure I do have a head on shot

James

Grizz wrote in post #16258598
That is an odd looking bird! But captured very well!

Much appreciated Grizz

Excellent shot, what a fascinating bird.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #16258810
Excellent shot, what a fascinating bird.

Thank you Lester, They are a real oddity, the "mask" looks like loose fitting aged leather and wobbles about when they move!