214 Lhe Lapwing. 
_ When feeding they are constantly on the run, dodging 
here and there, taking a peck, and off again. 
This bird is common in every part of England, and 
is partially migratory. Those bred in the north are 
more punctual in their time of migration than those 
bred in the south. In Britain their rovings are uncer- 
tain, being often made for more sheltered places, and 
where they can have a better supply of food, which 
consists of worms, slugs, and insects. In November 
they are very fat and good eating: at this time of the 
year they are very wary, and can only be surprised now 
and then by the fowler: misty days are considered the 
best to get a few bagged by sportsmen. 
The Peewit or Lapwing, in the month of April or 
May, deposits her eggs on a few pieces of dried weeds, 
placed in a hollow of the ground, where she lays four 
in number. The young can run as soon as they are 
hatched, and follow the parents in a quick manner 
when only a day old. It is some little time before 
they acquire the use of their wings; but, when able 
to do so, they form into flocks, and are generally seen 
some distance from a hedge or other place that might 
