6.8 - Wildlife
Golden Plover
"Pluvialis Apricaria" .
One of a flock , feeding on farm land - Westdale
They inhabit upland moorlands in summer (May to September ) . In Winter they move to lowland fields, forming large flocks, often in the company of lapwings / feeds on insects in summer and earthworms in winter .
Nests in a shallow scrape , lined with Lichen and heather , in Heather or Grass / 1 Brood , 4 eggs , April-July , Incubation 30 days , Fledge 30 days .
Typical Lifespan 4 years.
One of a flock , feeding on farm land - Westdale
They inhabit upland moorlands in summer (May to September ) . In Winter they move to lowland fields, forming large flocks, often in the company of lapwings / feeds on insects in summer and earthworms in winter .
Nests in a shallow scrape , lined with Lichen and heather , in Heather or Grass / 1 Brood , 4 eggs , April-July , Incubation 30 days , Fledge 30 days .
Typical Lifespan 4 years.
Ref:
4199
Date:
09/01/09
Location:
SM 799.061
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