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Operation Lapwing

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Operation Lapwing

Operation Lapwing: 2007 winner

In 2007, there were 300 participants and more than 135 pairs of lapwings bred on the seven farms that progressed to the final. However, Steve Mumford, who farms nears Kings Lynn in Norfolk, won the title of Lapwing Champion. More...

Steve Mumford (L) receiving his plaque from Bill Jordan, Chairman of Jordans Cereals

About Operation Lapwing

Many farmers are at the forefront of the fight to save lapwings. This project aims to support the conservation work of many farmers and encourage others, whatever their farming system, to take action for lapwings and other countryside birds. More...

Lapwing in rushy pasture, Northumberland

Lapwing Champion 2007 - the shortlist

The seven regional and country winners of the Lapwing Champion competition this year display a variety of lapwing conservation initiatives on a wide range of farm types. More...

Lapwing in display flight

Previous winners

Find out about previous winners of the Operation Lapwing competition and how they have encouraged lapwings to breed on their farms. More...

Angela and Alex McColl - Lapwing Champion winners 2006

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Steve Mumford (L) receiving his plaque from Bill Jordan, Chairman of Jordans Cereals - (RSPB)
Lapwing in rushy pasture, Northumberland - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1777_009)
Lapwing in display flight - Nigel Blake
Angela and Alex McColl - Lapwing Champion winners 2006 - (RSPB)
Insect on dewy ears of barley - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Herd of cows, West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve - David Kjaer (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2006_11413_0029)
Archie Carmichael (L, on tractor) & Gus Keys (R = site manager) in farm yard at Kinnabus. Mull of Oa RSPB reserve. Islay - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2005_9857_009)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)