The Northern Lapwing – rescuing the aerial acrobat

The draining of wetlands and the subsequent intensification of agricultural management led to a sharp decline of the Northern Lapwing in Switzerland in the 20th century. Only as a result of intense conservation and promotion efforts was it possible to save the Northern Lapwing from extinction. Its population has more than doubled since 2005 and around 200 pairs are now breeding in Switzerland again. The rare ground-nesting bird is still listed as critically endangered (CR) on the Red List and is dependent on specific measures.