Species guide

Where to see lapwing in the UK

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) are recorded at 14 sites in this directory, across 14 counties and every managing organisation. Best seasons: spring, winter.

Lapwing in Northumberland

Hauxley

Amble, Northumberland · Northumberland Wildlife Trust

wetland6 hideswheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter

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Lapwing in West Sussex

Best seasons: winter

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Lapwing in Essex

Rainham Marshes

Purfleet, Essex · RSPB

wetlandwheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter

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Lapwing in Conwy

Conwy

Llandudno Junction, Conwy · RSPB

wetlandwheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: winter

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Lapwing in County Armagh

Oxford Island

Lurgan, County Armagh · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

wetlandFree entry

Best seasons: winter

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Lapwing in Argyll

Best seasons: spring

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Lapwing in Northamptonshire

Summer Leys

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire · Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire

wetlandwheelchair accessibleFree entry

Best seasons: spring

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Lapwing in Staffordshire

Doxey Marshes

Stafford, Staffordshire · Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

wetland2 hidesFree entry

Best seasons: spring

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Lapwing in County Durham

Saltholme

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham · RSPB

wetland4 hideswheelchair accessiblefee not published

Best seasons: spring

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Lapwing in Oxfordshire

Otmoor

Beckley, Oxfordshire · RSPB

wetlandfee not published

Best seasons: spring

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Lapwing in Buckinghamshire

College Lake

Tring, Buckinghamshire · Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust

wetlandfee not published

Best seasons: spring

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Lapwing in Merseyside

Marshside

Southport, Merseyside · RSPB

coastalfee not published

Best seasons: spring

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Lapwing in County Fermanagh

Best seasons: spring

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Lapwing in Shropshire

Venus Pool

Shrewsbury, Shropshire · Shropshire Ornithological Society

wetlandfee not published

Best seasons: winter

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