Banner photo by Sarah Brabbin
World Curlew Day at Parliament
Please write to your MP and encourage them to join a drop-in session to mark World Curlew Day on 21st April, 3–4pm in Room O, Portcullis House.
We need to build support for the UK Curlew Action Plan. There will also be placards available for MPs to show their support for conserving this iconic and much-loved bird.
The Curlew is now a red-listed species, and this event is an important opportunity to rally support for Government action to secure its long-term future.
If you're not sure who is your MP you can find out by entering your postcode here.
Get Birding Podcast
In the latest episode of the Get Birding Podcast Mary Colwell, David Gray and others join host Sean Bean in talking about the Curlew. Click here to open the Get Birding Website.
The Curlew 500
Following the route of 'Curlew Moon' by Mary Colwell - join us in walking 500 miles for Curlews
Welcome to Curlew Action –
and thank you for visiting!
We are a small, dynamic charity with two big goals: Curlew conservation and nature education. Everything we do connects back to these.
Why Curlew conservation?
Curlews winter on our coasts and breed inland, utilising both the lowlands the uplands. Because they rely on so many landscapes, conserving them is complex. Curlews sit at the crossroads of today’s biggest environmental challenges — intensive agriculture, unsustainable predation, forestry, development, disturbance and climate change. Through our workshops, events, webinars and podcasts we support fieldworkers, share knowledge, and raise public awareness to help Curlews survive the 21st Century. Informed, collaborative action is essential — and we are leading the way.
Visit our Curlew conservation section
Why nature education?
Because the future of wildlife depends on an informed, inspired society, and young people need the skills and knowledge to make the right decisions in the future. Nature education puts the natural world into the heart of schools, accessible to everyone, everywhere. A big step forward is the new GCSE in Natural History, which Curlew Action has worked hard to help make a reality.
Our two aims go hand in hand: Curlews need conservation, and conservation needs people who care and understand.
As you explore our website, you’ll see how we work with many partners and supporters. We’d love you to join us – whether by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our seminars and workshops, making a donation, or simply spreading the word.
Together, we can make a difference for Curlews and for nature.
Visit our Nature Education section
Latest From Curlew Action
Ground-nesting birds
From March to July, many birds – including Curlews – nest on the ground, making them especially vulnerable to disturbance from walkers, cyclists, and curious dogs. During the winter months Curlew need to recover their energy and prepare for breeding.
We can all help give Curlews the best chance of a successful breeding season by sticking to paths and keeping dogs on leads in nesting areas.
To support this, we’ve created three awareness signs you can use locally. They’re free to download in English and Welsh, or you can order laminated or corrugated plastic versions directly from us.
