November 10, 2008

LAPWING

over Wanstead Flats (May 2010) - J Lethbridge



Lapwing: Resident Breeding

Lapwings can be seen at Fairlop Waters throughout the year, although during the autumn and winter numbers swell from the few that remain present all summer to breed, to several hundred or even thousand. The flock usually feed on the fields east of Hainault Road during the day, and roosts on the gravel works site on the south side of Painters Road. There are also usually some birds present around the boating lake, especially in the evenings. Sometimes the flock, or smaller groups may move further afield to Hainault Forest, Hainault Recreational Ground, Redbridge Sports Centre, or even Hainault High School. They have occasioanlly been seen elsewhere in the borough, particularly during very bad weather.


Confirmed Breeding Stats

  • 2010: 4 pairs nested at Fairlop Gravel Works (2 north, and 2 south of Painters Road)
  • 2009: 3 pairs nesting at Fairlop Gravel Works (1st brood hatching 4 chicks on the 13th May)

Fairlop Flock Stats: (largest available count)

  • Winter 2010/2011 - 220
  • Winter 2009/2010 - 532
  • Winter 2008/2009 - 560
  • Winter 2007/2008 - 200
  • Winter 2006/2007 - 150
  • Winter 2005/2006 - 250
  • Winter 2004/2005 - 656
  • Winter 2003/2004 - 650

Sightings away from Fairlop:

  • 20th December 2010, 41 over Wanstead Flats
  • 19th December 2010, 4 over Claybury Park
  • 8th December 2010, 4 over Wanstead Flats
  • 7th December 2010, 11 over Wanstead Flats
  • 4th December 2010, 1 over Woodford Green
  • 4th December 2010, 1 on Hainault RG
  • 28th November 2010, 1 over Wanstead Park
  • 18th November 2010, 1 over Wanstead Flats
  • 9th November 2010, 9 over Wanstead Flats
  • 9th October 2010, 4 over Wanstead Flats
  • 8th October 2010, 1 over Wanstead Flats
  • 11th July 2010, 1 over Wanstead Flats
  • 10th July 2010, 1 over Wanstead Flats
  • 18th May 2010, 2 over Wanstead Flats
  • 7th February 2010, 3 over Wanstead Flats
  • 22nd December 2009, 1 over Wanstead Flats
  • 21st December 2009, present in Hainault Forest
  • 21st December 2009, 1 on Broadmead Playing Field, Woodford Green
  • 20th December 2009, 20 in Fairlop Primary School Field, Hainault
  • 20th December 2009, 40 over Woodford Green
  • 20th December 2009, 6 on Wanstead Flats
  • 19th December 2009, 12 over Wanstead Park
  • 19th December 2009, 1 over Wanstead
  • 26th April 2009, seen near Hainault Golf Course
  • 10th January 2009, 3 on Wanstead Flats

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