Literal Babysitting
Masked Lapwing parent sitting on 2 of 3 chicks.
Vanellus novaehollandiae.
The original Babysitting (as one of the 5year olds said). The Plover's wing spurs are clearly visible: you don't want to be dive-bombed by an angry Plover!
The Plover family set up 'home' in my work's carpark. At the beginning and end of the day they spend their time aggressively defending their three chicks from children, parents and cars! Traffic cones are in place to try and protect them but the chicks are starting to wander so my very brave boss relocated the 3 chicks to a grassy strip beside the building. The parents complained loudly and swooped but have accepted the move.
Literal Babysitting
Masked Lapwing parent sitting on 2 of 3 chicks.
Vanellus novaehollandiae.
The original Babysitting (as one of the 5year olds said). The Plover's wing spurs are clearly visible: you don't want to be dive-bombed by an angry Plover!
The Plover family set up 'home' in my work's carpark. At the beginning and end of the day they spend their time aggressively defending their three chicks from children, parents and cars! Traffic cones are in place to try and protect them but the chicks are starting to wander so my very brave boss relocated the 3 chicks to a grassy strip beside the building. The parents complained loudly and swooped but have accepted the move.