Curlew Cam 2024
We are pleased to share our Curlew Cam 2024 highlights video, showing the best bits from the start of incubation to the parent birds leading their chicks off into the landscape.
This video was produced by Caleb, our new Project Officer and former Assistant Ornithologist, using nest camera footage and his own footage of the chicks after they had left the nest. The music was written by Andy Cutting and recorded by Topette.
This nest hatched three chicks on 21st May 2024, leaving one unhatched egg behind. The brood all survived their first week of life and at least one chick lasted for over four weeks, but unfortunately we were unable to confirm any fledged chicks as neither adults nor chicks were seen subsequently. There is still hope that at least one chick may have fledged. One chick was colour-ringed at three weeks old so we hope you will join us in keeping our eyes peeled for that one returning to breed in a couple of years time.
Huge thanks to Peter Dobson from Carnyx Wild and Cheryl McCullough for above and beyond duties in matters beyond their control to keep the show running.
Curlew Cam is the very first live Curlew nest camera, set up originally in 2017 by Curlew Country. We have continued to stream Curlew Cam each year since, offering a rare glimpse into the nesting habits of these secretive British wading birds.
The video footage has captured the hearts and minds of people both nationally and internationally.
Curlew Cam 2024 is supported by Voneus Broadband, we hope you enjoy following along with this pair’s journey!
