Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow

Curlew Action

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Online European Headstarting Workshop

A two-day, online event to bring together European headstarting project leads and experts to share knowledge, experience and best practice.

By learning from each other and pooling experiences we can all help Curlews much more effectively. And by caring for Curlews we also make sure the places where they live are resilient to climate change and the many other pressures on wildlife today.

Visit our workshop page to find out more about the event.

Headstarting Workshop

EUROPEAN CURLEW FIELDWORKER WORKSHOP

From the 9-11th February 2024, Curlew Action hosted the largest ever conference for Curlew fieldworkers. Over 100 practical Curlew conservationists from across the UK, Ireland, France, Finland, The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Poland came together to exchange views and experiences. We will be sharing a full report and next steps soon.

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Webinar series

Our webinar series, Conservation: lessons from the Curlew, is working to address some of the complex issues involved in Curlew conservation including: forestry, predators, farming and upland management.

Visit our events page to watch recordings of previous webinars.

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Ground nesting birds

From March-July we need to be extra careful to protect nests. Curlews nest on the ground and so are particularly vulnerable to disturbance from walkers, cyclists and inquisitive pooches.

Let's work together to make sure curlews have a successful nesting season by keeping to paths and having dogs on leads in nesting areas.

Our two signs are available to download for free in English or Welsh. Additionally, laminated and plastic corrugated signs can be ordered from us.

Download signs in English or Welsh, or request laminated signs

Buy an A3 corrugated plastic sign from our shop

Fieldworker Toolkit

Curlew Action has collaborated with the Curlew Recovery Partnership, BTO and WWT to bring you an online toolkit containing loads of essential tips and techniques for working with Curlews.

Find out more

Curlew Action shop

Curlew Action has a range of Curlew-themed merchandise including t-shirts, socks, pin badges, original Curlew art and greetings cards! Check out our online shop to browse our Curlew products. All profits are used to support our Curlew projects.

Visit our shop

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