It's World Book Day!
Tell us your favourite nature book in the comments 👇️
It's World Book Day!
Tell us your favourite nature book in the comments 👇️
Happy World Wildlife Day!
Today is a global reminder of the importance of the natural world, so let's celebrate together!
#WorldWildlife Day
📷 Jade Hopcroft
Crafters and artists this one if for you!
We are holding a nature based craft & art fair as part of our World Curlew Day events in Yorkshire this April and we would love you to join us!
Email charlie@curlewaction.org to apply for a stand by 25th March.
Our final runner up for the Winter Curlew Photo Competition is this stunning pair by John Ibbotson.
We think you'll agree this captures the beauty of Curlews perfectly!
FREE SHIPPING on our Curlew clothing this weekend!
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Our first runner up from our Curlew Winter Photo competition is this glittering wonder by Liam O'Hara. We were captivated by the magic that shines through this image.
What do you think?
Our first runner up from our Curlew Winter Photo competition is this glittering wonder by Liam O'Hara. We were captivated by the magic that shines through this image.
What do you think?
Congratulations to the winner of our Winter Curlew Photo Competition, Dennis Capewell.
The team fell in love with this "Reflections " image of a Curlew in flight.
We will post the runner up images in the coming days!
Thank you to everyone who entered.
What do curlews and Shakespeare have in common? More than you might think. 🪶📜
In this latest piece, Mary Colwell explores the surprising connections between conservation, culture, and the Bard and why stories matter when it comes to protecting nature.
Read now: www.curlewaction.org/conservation...
We wanted to share this beautiful piece of art created by our supporter, David Mitchell.
Please do share your masterpieces with us because we love to see what you create when inspired by nature.
What is the most unexpected location you've ever seen a Curlew?
One of our supporters spotted this Curlew in the middle of Edinburgh!
Curlews spend their winter on the coast so it is not unusual to spot them in cities that have close proximity to the sea!
📷 Tom Quinn
Winter Photography Competition is now CLOSED!
Thank you so much for all your gorgeous entries, we will announce the winners very soon so keep your eyes peeled 👀
📷 Mark Wilson
Winter Photography Competition is now CLOSED!
Thank you so much for all your gorgeous entries, we will announce the winners very soon so keep your eyes peeled 👀
📷 Mark Wilson
#Photography #Nature #Wildlife #Curlew
This is what Heathcliff would have really said, considering Wuthering Heights is set in an important breeding ground for Curlew.
Did you know that Lapwings are mentioned in the original book by Emily Brontë, thought to represent Cathy's desire for freedom, but sadly Curlews didn't feature.
Some highlights from our European Curlew Fieldworker Workshop field trip to Hest Bank yesterday afternoon.
The Curlew got the message that we were coming and were out in full force, much to the delight of our delegates!
📷 Verity White
The first day of the European Curlew Fieldworker Workshop in Lancaster was a great start to what promises to be a weekend full of important discussions, skill sharing and human connection.
Stay tuned for more highlights coming soon.
📷 Verity White
Today we are heading out on our fieldtrip to Hest Bank so stay tuned to find out what we spot!
At peak tide, observers may see redshank, curlew, oystercatcher, dunlin, turnstone, and knot gathering on the rock groynes.
Professor Jenny Gill will lead this session on Sunday, exploring both the difficulties and the distinct benefits of being a woman and a fieldworker. It will be an open, honest discussion informed by stories from the field and insights gathered from women working across a range of landscapes.
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This weekend, we are dedicating our European Curlew Fieldworker Workshop to the memory of Gerard C. Boere who passed away in January.
As we come together to share knowledge, skills, and passion for the Eurasian Curlew, we do so in gratitude for Gerard’s lifelong dedication and lasting legacy💛
On Sunday, we will be discussing field apps.
How can new technologies help us collect more meaningful, consistent and useful data for Curlew conservation? This session explores the potential of digital tools to support monitoring, standardise recording, and feed into wider analyses across Europe.
New blog post: What the Hills Ask of Us
Lee Schofield is an author, musician and conservationist. Mary will be interviewing him on Saturday evening as part of the European Curlew Fieldworker Workshop at Lancaster University.
Read the blog now:
www.curlewaction.org/what-the-hil...
Marie is a postdoctoral researcher from the University of La Rochelle, working in close collaboration with the French Office for Biodiversity. Her research focuses on spatio-temporal patterns of movement and habitat selection of shorebird species at different scales across Europe.
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Please download these signs, share them on social media and put them up near you to protect your local wintering birds.
If you would like A4, laminated copies of these signs please e-mail charlie@curlewaction.org, all you need to do is donate for postage.
www.curlewaction.org/wintering-wa...
Here is another example of what you can expect during our "Sing Like a Curlew" activity at the European Fieldworker Workshop next week!
Here is our Outreach & Events lead, Charlie, who took on the challenge at Global Birdfair.
planetbirdsong.org/en/citizen-s...
It's World Wetlands Day!
We want to take a moment to celebrate those who work tirelessly to protect these vital landscapes.
We can't wait to gather with just a small handful of these individuals at our European Fieldworker Workshop this weekend.
📷 Jade Hopcroft @natureisakingdom
Echoes Of A Vanishing Song is a beautiful new guest blog by our ambassador, Sarah Marles, exploring the call of the Curlew and why its future matters. Read now and feel connected to the wild places we’re fighting to protect.
www.curlewaction.org/echoes-of-a-...
Meet Steph, a Curlew Action ambassador, artist and speaker at this month's Curlew Fieldworker Workshop!
Steph Smith (often known as Wire‑Smith) is a UK-based wire sculptor whose creations are inspired by Morecambe Bay’s estuary birdlife.
Wondering what can you expect at the European Curlew Fieldworkers Workshop this week?
On the Saturday morning, we will host a session on Action Plans.
Read the full agenda here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/european-c...
You still have time to enter to win a week in Cornwall!
Any donations of £10 and over made between 13 Jan and 15 March will automatically be entered.
Please read the full terms & conditions.
www.curlewaction.org/donate-to-cu...
Free shipping on all clothing orders over on our Curlew Action store this weekend!
No code needed, discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
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