After stopping my vehicle for a few minutes, it was observed that she was a female sitting on three eggs. Every day, I noted that the bird was always on the nest, faithfully enduring her duty to protect the eggs. It is very unusual to find a crowned lapwing nest so exposed to the elements, especially right next to a road with daily traffic. Finally one morning I noted “two little fluffballs” with their mother. Perhaps the mother was forced to make a tough choice in order for her remaining chicks to survive.

Source: The Star December 11, 2020 00:00 UTC