Lapwing taking a bath at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Lapwing taking a bath in shallow water, waterdrops flying through the air
Lapwing taking a bath at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Spotted at Gruinart in April 2025, a Lapwing taking a bath with water drops flying through the air around it.

Lapwing vs Heron at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Lapwing and a Heron in a mid air tussle
Lapwing vs Heron at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Unfortunately the only usable picture I managed to get of it, a mid air tussle between a Lapwing and a Heron. I was taking pictures of another bird when out of the corner of my eye noticed a commotion. Quickly pivoted over and rushed to take pictures. As quick as it started it was already over.

Pair of Lapwings at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of 2 lapwings in flight during some ritual
Pair of Lapwings at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

Same as with the previous picture I’m not sure what these two lapwings were doing at Islay’s RSPB Gruinart reserve. I assume it was some kind of mating ritual, as I took the picture in April 2024.