? New members - Plover and chick at the KCC

Masked Lapwings (commonly known as Plovers) make the best parents, each taking it in turn to guard their young. They nest on the ground - which is not the most sensible of places to choose, making them vulnerable to dogs and humans. They usually rear two or more chicks and guard them ferociously. If you go near them they squawk loudly and threaten you menacingly. They have nasty spurs on their legs and have been known to dive-bomb you if they think you are a threat. I like the way the adults walk, they look as if they are wearing high heeled shoes!

As you will have guessed, we have some at the Croquet Club at the moment.