Masked lapwing incubates eggs on cricket oval while matches continue nearby
A masked lapwing nesting on Windsor Park oval in Tasmania continues incubating eggs while cricket matches proceed nearby, dubbed "Faf Swoop Plessis" by locals. Ground staff mow around the protected bird's nest, with fines reaching $21,300 for disturbance. Players report peaceful coexistence, with the plover showing indifference to activity.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 19:20 UTC
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