HWW ~ Lapwings over Harrop Edge

A walk along this Saddleworth high lane gives us a rare treat to see these Lapwings. Here we see a pair in the background performing a courtship dance and the one in the front shows of its flying skills too. Of course we are bordered here by our traditional dry stone walls which were in fact being re-built here along the much of its 1.5mile lane length.
Lapwing: Vanellus vanellus, also known as the peewit in imitation of its display calls, its common name describes its wavering flight. Its black-and-white appearance and round-winged shape in flight make it distinctive, even without its splendid crest. This familiar Farmland, bird has suffered significant declines recently and is now a Red List species.
The PiP shows just a part of these walls being re-constructed.

Enjoy the day.