Northern Lapwing

Where to see

Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellus

Fertő-Hanság National Park leads · 10 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Northern Lapwing during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

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1 Fertő-Hanság National Park 🇭🇺 Hungary
70–80%
2 Hortobágy National Park 🇭🇺 Hungary
70–80%
3 Biebrza National Park 🇵🇱 Poland
60–70%
4 Kiskunság National Park 🇭🇺 Hungary
50–60%
5 Wadden Sea National Park 🇩🇪 Germany
40–50%
6 Białowieża National Park 🇵🇱 Poland
30–40%
7 Cairngorms National Park 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20–30%
8 Kaziranga National Park 🇮🇳 India
20–30%
9 Doñana National Park 🇪🇸 Spain
20–30%
10 Snowdonia National Park 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20–30%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see a Northern Lapwing?

Fertő-Hanság National Park (Hungary) — about 76% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Lapwing sighting there, the highest of the 10 parks in our data.

Where else can I see a Northern Lapwing?

Hortobágy National Park (about 75%), Biebrza National Park (about 63%), Kiskunság National Park (about 58%) are the next best options.