Lapwings breed between mid-March and June. They nest on spring-tilled arable land or on short grassland with a low stocking rate. Birds with arable nests often walk their chicks onto grazed pasture to feed.
Lapwings feed mainly on earthworms, leatherjackets, insects and their larvae. They generally feed where they can find lots of these, such as in grazed pasture. Wet grassland is a particularly important source of food.
Peatlands, wet grasslands and machair provide vital homes for a range of wildlife, including Lapwings, Curlews, Hen Harriers and Marsh Fritillary butterflies. Many of these habitats are under threat from drainage, inappropriate grazing, lack of management and climate change.
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