It’s time to watch out for Masked Lapwing Plovers again as they start to nest again.

The very distinctive birds are known for making their nests in some very odd and unsafe places (such as in the middle of roundabouts or next to busy roads)

The Wildlife Welfare Organisation of South Australia is asking people not to disturb the birds when nesting.

It says that although they can behave in a menacing fashion if they swoop you it is all show and they will not cause harm.

The organisation says legally the eggs must be left where they are laid. If the eggs are moved the plovers will abandon them.

The mother and father plover will share nest duties for around 32 days. 

Once the chicks hatch, the family will start to move around so if you think you have found an abandoned chick look for the parents as they are usually close by.

If you can’t find the parents or you have other concerns about the chick you can contact the Wildlife Welfare Organisation on 0434 114 628.

The organisation successfully raised eight chicks last year.