Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

Total Records: 3


About

This distinctive Eurasian shorebird is a very rare vagrant to the East Coast of North America and is always cause for excitement. I saw Maryland's first record, which was present from February to early March 2005 in Frederick County. It was accepted as MD/DCRC #2005-012.

Synonyms

  • NOLA
  • Green Plover
  • Peewit
  • Pewit
  • Pyewipe
  • Tew-it
  • Tuit