Curlew Country

A surprising start to the Curlew breeding season

Tony is a seasoned volunteer ringer, who has subsequently taught and tested others in the vigorous methodology learnt over years to ensure bird safety and well-being. He had already caught two Curlew earlier in the day and the good fortune continued with another four captured briefly and ringed swiftly and carefully before placing them gently

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Victory on the pitch and over 100 reached off it

On Sunday whilst ‘normal people’ cheered the Lionesses on to their historic victory, Ornithologist Tony, Assistant aviculturist Katie, Trainees Jake & Becca and I released 11 chicks at a Welsh estuary bathed in late evening sunshine.  The sounds of other Curlews could be heard feeding and squabbling in the near distance and most of our

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Curlew Country – Mid season update by Amanda Perkins

Curlew Cam and Educational Programme As the Curlew Cam nest approached hatching time, we launched an educational programme which will continue alongside our headstarting activities enabling young people of various ages to better understand Curlews and what they need. Recently we welcomed children from Farlow School who were visiting as part of the Common Cause

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