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I'll cover your back
Cutterpillar

I'll cover your back (Vanellus miles)

These birds can be very aggressive, no matter what they are trying to chase, another bird, dog, human, car or even an airplane. They have spurs on their wings and use them in fights. These two look in different directions like soldiers ready to protect their territory.
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Location
Wellington Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Date taken
Mar 2018
Scientific name
Vanellus miles
Equipment used
Canon G3X
S K Gudi
And I will yours! Lol! Wonderful setting with contrasting colors of the birds; excellent close up shot of this beautiful; Alex!! tfs.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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LOL yeah, I've seen that behaviour in other prey species too Alex.

What a great picture you've taken of this pair - very well done lad.
 
Stanley Jones
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Excellent frontal view of these handsome Lapwings with their wing spurs showing nicely. Quality work Alex!
 

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