Episode Synopsis "How to manage Masked Lapwings (Plovers)"

Kylie Patrick is joined by Martin Ziviani (Senior Wildlife Biologist) to talk about a particularly problematic and territorial species, the Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles). They introduce lapwings, discuss why they are a strike risk, and talk about approaches to managing them on airports. Masked Lapwing call (source) Masked Lapwings Lapwings around the world ATSB Australian aviation wildlife strike statistics 2008 – 2017

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