In this age of urbanisation, certain birds have started to adapt to the rapid anthropogenic changes to the environment. This
is exemplified by the Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus, a ground-nesting species that is now known to breed near
dense human habitation, and even on the roofs of buildings. A pair of lapwings was observed over a period of four years in
Deonar, Mumbai, on a corrugated asbestos roof of a bungalow. Breeding behavior was studied during the years 2008 and
2011, from February to May. Specific parameters quantified were: clutch size, incubation period, behavior of both parents,
hatching success, mortality of the chicks, and possible causes of mortality. Roles of the parents were observed from a few days
prior to nest construction upto the time when the chicks were no more sighted. This communication not only presents the
description of successive nesting attempts at the same location, but also provides a review of other such notes on this species.