Angry Birds: Masked Lapwing pair protecting their nest

This pair of masked lapwings have set up nest in the front lawn of our neighbour's house. Look what happens when a threat approaches - you've never seen a more angry bird in your life! These things are fiercely protective of their nest. Check out the huge spurs on front of its wings, and their other territorial behaviours.
Read more about the Masked Lapwing here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masked_L...
No wins for good looks, but 10/10 for a bad-ass attitude!

[@robmccafferty7738]

great video. just identified the birds that screech over my house every evening

[@SandraFowler]

There's a pair across the street from my house who have a nest and swoop people walking from over a block away from it. Thankfully, the vast majority of locals have a deep respect for the birds and have simply learned how to deal with the swooping rather than getting angry at them.

[@arno7303]

Deep respect lol

[@baconbirbthegreat]

What's the species?

[@shaneriordan1096]

Love these birds.

[@Local_custard]

I like masked lapwing videos because these birds are very willing to unfold their wings- makes great art reference

[@johnsinger7819]

My only line of defense for a karen next door to me. Some people just get guard dogs. I get mask lapwings to do the job.

[@bjcee]

balls of steel my friend. most people cower away in fear of death - including myself lol.

[@Tryinglittleleg]

They call in the middle of the night at my place for cars going past

[@SirDaffyD]

That was amazing. Looks like the kids won't be playing out the front for a while now.

[@shinzy6030]

"Hello Mrs Cranky" 😂

[@stevenmusial2043]

i like plovers late at night but they keep the bad people away.

[@evanclarke5561]

I think lapwings are kinda cool but my younger brother calls them scumbag chickens

[@Uncagethewild]

Beautiful video 📹....Thank you for sharing ❤ 😊

[@arronmacdouall3041]

PLOVERS

[@garynewton1263]

These vulnerable native birds need protection. Just walk away and don't stress them out. Make sure when you mow lawns or cut plants you aren't disturbing their nest or chicks.

[@martinh88]

Pfft.

[@user-zy4zk8sl7k]

Sure it could find a field somewhere else.

[@stevenmusial2043]

when i was a kid it use to be fun getting swoop bye the plovers and magpies still is a bit haha.😁.

[@fizzypizzel6477]

That's me now

[@narnz1_o995]

Leave it alone

[@kingjustinboss3897]

Plover birds vs drone

[@ethanscaturchio1511]

The war to end all wars

[@dedrexyz7778]

Jeez they are so close to you man

[@13Doses]

You have balls of steel. I avoid running tracks because of these fuckers.

[@michscott380]

Almost every night I hear

[@michscott380]

Naughty girl no one hurting your babies or you

[@binchicken2268]

Bin Chicken

[@Jazztache]

Can I use these sounds in a project I'm working on?

[@adrianviti]

Yes sure you can. Have fun with it

[@michscott380]

That happened to me it tried to scare me off

[@Red-mh2fb]

I will be damn I can never stand out there without ducking for cover from those plovers I been swooped before but I never left the tree not gonna lie but that’s how chicken I was

[@clerigarciadelgobo7503]

0:29

[@kellielmao]

lol this happens to me a lot

[@michscott380]

Definitely cranky girl het eggs will go cold go away she looks and sounds mad

[@garynewton1263]

Why are you annoying them? Just leave them alone. If you have to be around them offer some water for drinking or some crickets or worms for them.

[@keepclearofthemoors8886]

Exactly. Leave them alone,

[@garynewton1263]

@@keepclearofthemoors8886 thank you Becky.

[@keepclearofthemoors8886]

It really upsets me to see someone deliberately distressing the parents, it’s not funny it’s annoying and unnecessary..leave the poor things alone..old video or not ..they are protected too

[@garynewton1263]

@@keepclearofthemoors8886 Yes, protected. That's what I have been conveying to various people on KZbin. There is one particular person who has uploaded videos about them and has several of them kept in cages. They looked really stressed. I'm sure if you search for the video I'm referring to you'll find it. There's two pairs I keep an eye on who reside along an old rail corridor parkland here in Adelaide. I have a real passion and concern for them. They really struggle on hot days for water here in Adelaide. Thanks for caring Becky.

[@keepclearofthemoors8886]

@@garynewton1263 I live on fleurieu in SA and I care! I have two at my back fence who have just started nesting and I’ll be making damn sure they stay safe …I cannot believe someone would ever put them in a cage..that breaks my heart ..good on you for caring! I’ll be teaching my kids to do the same.

[@fizzypizzel6477]

At my school we have a oval and there is like 3 nests. And we can't play feild sports cuz of the dam plovers smh. Like if you have read this comment plz.

[@colinhooper8936]

It not called a masked lawping it is called a plover

[@adrianviti]

Colin Hooper both names are right en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masked_lapwing It's still a wicked mean SOB

[@fizzypizzel6477]

@Steph's life No you are because you can't spell!

[@merkeziodgerker7371]

Plover is just a nickname bro

[@billhesford6098]

@@merkeziodgerker7371 I never heard of a masked lapwing