Spur-Wing Plovers

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aap1966
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Well, it does say finches and softbills!.

I'm after information on Spur-Wing Plovers (Vanellus miles) in captivity. Any info out there? Prepared to build a new, dedicated aviary but interested in any first-hand experience. I'm in SE Queensland.

Thanks in anticipation.
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yep, have you seen a book called aviculture in australia?

if you haven't, i'll PM the entry on masked (spur winged) lapwings (plovers) to you :)
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Jayburd wrote:yep, have you seen a book called aviculture in australia?

if you haven't, i'll PM the entry on masked (spur winged) lapwings (plovers) to you :)
Thanks Jayburd, I'd appreciate that.
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plovers :shock: Im still traumatised by childhood run ins I had with them ....when you get set up Ill pay you to let me hide in the aviary and then ambush them the way they did to me :lol:
Actually throw in some magpies and I can call it therapy then :roll:
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Pete Sara
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never had them myself . wouldnt mind a try, they can be a bit agro i have been told but so do alot of other things. they are a bit noisey at night but good luck on any info as for most softbills there is just not enough info on them ...pete
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