Plovers & Lapwings in Tyne and Wear

5 species matching this filter.

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Tyne and Wear's diverse coastal habitats, estuaries, and inland wetlands support five recorded species from the plover and lapwing family. The county's coastline and the mudflats of the Tyne and Wear estuaries provide vital feeding grounds for passage and wintering waders such as Grey Plover and Golden Plover, while Northern Lapwings can be found on farmland and wet grasslands throughout the year. Little Ringed Plovers breed at select inland gravel pits and reservoirs, making them a prized summer visitor for local birdwatchers.

Little Ringed Plover
Little Ringed PloverSmallest · 14cm
to
Northern Lapwing
Northern LapwingLargest · 31cm
Ranges from the Little Ringed Plover (14cm) to the Northern Lapwing (31cm)4 year-round residents
Golden Plover

Golden Plover

Pluvialis apricariaLC

An uncommon resident found on upland moors in summer and lowland fields in winter, often forming large flocks.

Jun–Apr

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
D
Grey Plover

Grey Plover

Pluvialis squatarolaLC

A rare wader found on coastal mudflats and beaches, mainly from late summer through autumn, with silvery plumage in non-breeding dress.

Aug–Jan

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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Little Ringed Plover

Little Ringed Plover

Charadrius dubiusLC

An uncommon summer breeder from March to August, nesting on bare ground near gravel pits and riverbanks.

Mar–Aug

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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
Northern Lapwing

Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellusNT

A common resident of farmland and coastal fields. Winter flocks gather on low-lying ground, though breeding numbers continue to decline.

Year-round

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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
Ringed Plover

Ringed Plover

Charadrius hiaticulaLC

An uncommon resident breeding on shingle beaches and frequenting estuarine shores year-round along the Tyne and Wear coastline.

Year-round

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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D

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