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The northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus – from the Latin for winnowing fan) is known by many names including lapwing, peewit, tuit and green plover. It used to be a common sight in our fields but in recent years it has become something or a rarity. It is known for its plaintive cry, its head crest feathers and characteristic lapping wing flight.
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This group of lapwings, or a deceit of lapwings (the collective noun), was part of a much larger group of one hundred or more birds feeding in the winter corn fields on the eastern side of Norwich Road just outside the village.
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These three would be suitable models to make porcelain peewits for hanging on a wall instead of the usual ducks.