Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows. Many ground-nesting species are in decline due to changes in land ...

The number of waders (shorebirds) in Sweden is falling rapidly. Scientists have tested drastic new methods to protect species such as the Northern lapwing and redshank from predators, including ...

An "iconic" bird with a noticeable hairdo is on the red list for conservation after numbers have more than halved since 1967 - could farmers help bring them back? Peewit is the traditional name for ...

The Northern Lapwing is a wader that nests on farmland and other areas with low vegetation. Unfortunately, its eggs and chicks are at risk from farming machinery during nesting season in fields.

The PSNI has issued a warning to people about disturbing breeding waders and other ground-nesting birds. It coincides with World Curlew Day next Monday and is being done in conjunction with the ...

Finnish farmers are adapting to the warming climate by anticipating the time when they sow their fields in the spring. At the same time, birds have also advanced the time of breeding as the spring ...

Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows. Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and ...