'Larry the Lapwing' is a giant lapwing owned by the RSPB, inflated by a blower powered by a generator. Larry was spotted outside Thorneyholme school ('An Outstanding School in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty') on Saturday scaring cyclists taking part in the Tour of Britain. Photos of this frighteningly big (12 foot) bird will soon be available so check back shortly! Lapwings normally head for the coast in the autumn and as there was a stiff breeze on Saturday, Larry had to be tied down with guy ropes otherwise he was joining the others. Larry and a giant peregrine Falcon were both there to promote the Forest of Bowland, AONB to the world via TV coverage of the Tour. Despite my best efforts, this has not happened exactly as I had hoped. The TV helicopter spent quite a while overhead but I haven't seen the footage used yet.
Forest of Bowland AONB website
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- Forest of Bowland AONB
- A nationally protected landscape that is internationally important for its heather moorland, blanket bog and rare birds.
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