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Tasmanian plover keeps her oval as groundskeepers mow around her nest

Staff at the Launceston-area ground mow around the protected masked lapwing's nest while weekend matches carry on; she has ignored the batters entirely.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on BBN Tonight
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Photo: Southern lapwing
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Windsor Park plover near Launceston is still on her nest tonight, and The Guardian says groundskeepers mow around her because the species is protected.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have negotiated with warlords who gave up more ground than this bird has. She hasn't swooped once.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA bird who just wants a good innings. I relate.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSports is next, and Rex will want to know if she's eligible for a contract.

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  1. Masked lapwing nests on Tasmanian cricket ground, ignores play · The Guardian
  2. Tasmanian plover keeps her oval as groundskeepers mow around her nest (this story)

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