Tumbling lapwings
Lapwings put on dramatic aerobatic displays when courting (credit: Tom Hines / wwt.org.uk)
Courting lapwings put on a display to rival any stunt plane. They’re most often seen flying over wet grassland, where they swoop, roll and fall tumbling from the skies before pulling up at the last moment. Their large rounded wings give them an almost bat-like appearance, especially at twilight.