Northern lapwings, a species found in Eurasia, have been seen between Nova Scotia and North Carolina, but recently also have been spotted on Nantucket and in Plymouth.

To find out more about this bird, go to massbird.org/sightings, and to see a photo visit pbase.com/rcm1840/northernlapwing.

If anyone sees this bird on the Vineyard, please email birds@mvgazette.com or call the bird hotline at 508-645-2913.