G'day all,
I have lately made multiple observations of masked lapwings in unusual areas
where I wouldn't usually expect to see them. Most recently I saw a pair
attempting to nest on a very steep sloping roof. I'm sure the birds would
have endured much frustration everytime their eggs rolled off!
Also I feel that I see more Masked Lapwings in my area (Sydney's North
Shore) these days. Most places I see habitat which is even remotely suitable
for lapwings there is a resident pair or at least an individual. Population
density seems to be increasing as well, at my University Campus (Macquarie)
I counted around 10 birds which was probably about 3 or 4 pairs, some with
chicks and some with nests within a few dozen metres of one another, which
is not behavior I would usually expect from such a territorial bird.
My theory for the increase in numbers and change of habits was because of a
possible increase in survival rate of young, causing increase in local
population numbers. Does anyone else have any thoughts?
Kurtis Lindsay
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