Here is the next blog, from Rhian Pinches about life on the family farm during lambing. It all sounds rather idyllic in this weather and rewarding for farmers like her family after the hard work that goes into the rest of the year, but all seasons are not the same and […]
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Carol is one of Curlew Country’s dedicated volunteers, who spends time in the season looking for signs of nesting curlew, as well as helping us with headstarting our chicks. Our volunteers are vital to keeping our work moving forward, and we are so grateful for their input! The mist lifts as […]
Reasons to be Wild – The Artist, the Scientist and the Wildlife Biologist. We are three sisters who created @Reasonstobewild to spread awareness of British Wildlife through art and engagement. We were lucky enough to grow up surrounded by and exploring the outdoors, which sparked our love for nature. We […]
Curlew Country relies on the strong working relationships with its Farming Partners. Rhian Pinches farms with her dad and partner and juggles working life with bringing up a young family. This year she is doing a regular Blog update on the Spring season. This is the first of this new […]
Curlew Country’s growth and activities have been similar to a start-up enterprise, but with nothing to sell and everything to fund. In recent years we have discovered that our work in Curlew recovery is trail-blazing. For five years our small team has been delivering beyond its capacity, putting in long […]
Pat is one of Curlew Country’s dedicated volunteers, who spends time in the season looking for signs of nesting curlew, as well as helping us out behind the scenes at events and training days. Our volunteers are vital to keeping our work moving forward, and we are so grateful for their […]
As we fast approach lambing time here in the hills, we are hearing Curlew arrive and pair up looking for a spot to begin to settle . We currently have 4 pairs chatting and soaring in the sunshine and the sight is like something from a postcard; blue skies, green […]
It seems we are living in unprecedented times, with COVID-19 looming over all our shoulders waiting to strike when we least expect it. Like many others during these trying times, I’ve been worrying about the effect it might have not directly on myself, but on my loved ones who are unlikely […]
Here is Rhi Pinches early spring blog. It contains farm and family life news together with an interview with her dad about his trip to the Curlew Summit at Highgrove with Project Manager, Amanda. Rhi is the new chair of the Curlew Country Farmers’ Facilitation Fund Group and we look […]
Eurasian Curlew – Numenius arquata Clearly a project by the name of Curlew Country is going to have a lot to say about curlew. But what is so special about the Eurasian Curlew and why do we think anybody should care? We thought it was time to provide a quick […]
During Mental Health awareness week, our regular farm blogger, Rhian Pinches, sent a heartfelt blog on the issues facing farmers. It got trapped in the system somewhere, so it is a little late. Rhian mentions that she is expecting a new baby and we are delighted to announce the arrival of […]
How is it possibly the end of August? Does any other farmer reading this imagine the summer will last forever, but by the time the cows are all out, the silage is collected, the sheds are empty of muck and the straw is almost lugged… they have ran out of […]