Red-wattled Lapwing

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My friend showed me where the eggs were, which I otherwise would not be able to find them. Right on the ground of an open field, with some weeds around them, the eggs with speckles on the shells, were surrounded with little stones which served as excellent camouflage for the eggs.

This is another good example of some birds using the strategy of what I called “the most dangerous place is the safest place” to protect the eggs. It works.

(Photos of eggs taken in Feb 2016. Birds taken Jun 2016, Kubang Semang)

Red-wattled lapwing eggs with speckles on the shells, were surrounded with little stones which served as excellent camouflage for the eggs

Red-wattled lapwing eggs. This is another good example of some bird species using the strategy of what I called “the most dangerous place is the safest place” to protect the eggs. It works.

Portrait of a red-wattled lapwing. The red wattle is clearly seen running between the nose and the eye.

Red-wattled lapwing

Red-wattled Lapwing

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