Mystery flying flock in China (1 Viewer)

[hojpoj]

I saw this flock of birds in Dali, China, over Erhai Lake in October 2009. Striking wing patterns should make this easy to ID. Might be some kind of duck or other waterfowl? Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!

 

[MKinHK]

These are Grey-headed Lapwings.

Cheers
Mike

 

[Mark Bruce]

I'll second, Mike. Looks good for Grey-headed Lapwing to me.

 

[hojpoj]

Thanks so much, Mike and Mark! You guys are awesome!