Masked lapwing

Masked lapwing showing the spurs that stick out from their wings when they are in flight.

Scientific name: Vanellus miles

Fantastic detailed action shot of a much maligned bird.
Really beautifully showing the spurs.

Thanks Richard, they are feisty buggers and can make a grown man duck and run when getting swooped

Wife takes an umbrella to collect the mail.
You're spot on. They certainly aren't scared to come close

avondale87 wrote in post #18973846
Wife takes an umbrella to collect the mail.
You're spot on. They certainly aren't scared to come close

That made me smile, I'll have to tell my wife that trick.

Our little Silky Terrier has a phobia about them as she has been bombed so many times, even our Blue Heeler doesn't like them