Red-Wattled Lapwing: The Loud And Piercing Alarm Bird
Everyone within a certain radius (birds, humans, animals) is rudely awakened at 5:30 AM. by a series of continuous loud and piercing sounds. Unlike man-made clocks, there is no off switch for this sound. The constant 'ti-tri-te-teri' lasts about 30 - 40 minutes. The intensity of the alarm call varies with distance from the sound source. So, who is the culprit? It's Mr. Red-wattled Lapwing himself! Here's what Mr. Asian Lapwing has to say about the commotion he causes. "I don't see why it's such a big deal," Mr. Lapwing says. "It's a regular part of my summer routine. The morning is my favourite time of day. The sun gradually spreads its light and warmth to everything it comes into contact with. The dew on the grass in the early morning is still keeping the ground cool. The light breeze has yet to dry and heat up. The morning light also reminds you that it is a new day with limitless possibilities." Mr. Lapwing went on, "M