The Northern Lapwings’ (Vanellus vanellus) European population is classified as ‘VU-vulnerable’ while the global population is classified as ‘NT-near threatened’ according to the recent IUCN Red List Criteria because of reduced breeding productivity as a result of intensifying and changing agricultural practices which we also face at Kızılırmak delta wetland area in Turkey. In Kızılırmak delta, the Northern Lapwings are forced to breed in rice fields, because grasslands suitable for breeding are now used for rice cultivation. The breeding productivity is negatively affected, as the incubation timing and rice cultivation activities overlap. Most of the farmers are not aware that the Northern Lapwings are breeding in their rice fields and have no idea what to do. Besides, the cows, water buffalos and sheeps are introduced on to agricultural areas in very early spring. High stock densities may lead to increase trampling activity and damage of nests.