6K views · 461 reactions | Have you ever heard a curlew? They are the largest European wading bird, famous for their evocative call, but are threatened with extinction in the UK. If you want to be a part of saving this distinctive species, keep your eyes peeled for an exciting announcement coming on Friday!   Andy Hay (rspb-images.com) | RSPB | Facebook

The iconic sight and sound of curlews in the New Forest could soon be a thing of the past according to alarming new figures. Curlew numbers in the New Forest have dropped by almost two thirds in the last 10 years, leaving them facing extinction here and across the south of England. But all is not lost and you can help. Disturbance of the birds nesting on the ground is likely to be a factor in their decline, so please stick to the tracks from now until August and share this post to encourage othe

7.9K views · 299 reactions | The curlew gets its name from its distinctive, plaintive call. In Scotland, they’re sometimes known as ‘whaups’. #WorldCurlewDay | RSPB | Facebook

Great Stone-curlew – বড় মোটাহাঁটু এর দানবীয় হলুদ চোখ দুটো রাতের আঁধারে জ্বলে ওঠে, আর এর পাথরের চাঁইয়ের মতো বিশাল, উপরের দিকে সামান্য বাঁকানো ঠোঁটটি যেন এক প্রাগৈতিহাসিক যুগের সাক্ষ্য বহন করে। এটি আমাদের নদী-চরের এক شبح-সদৃশ প্রহরী, যে দিনের বেলায় পাথরের সাথে মিশে থাকে এক জীবন্ত ছদ্মবেশে এবং গোধূলি নামার সাথে সাথে জেগে ওঠে এক নিঃশব্দ শিকারি হিসেবে। বলছি বড় মোটাহাঁটু বা গ্রেট স্টোন-কার্লিউর কথা—আমাদের নদীমাতৃক দেশের এক বিরল এবং মহিমান্বিত বাসিন্দা। #GreatStoneCurlew #EsacusRecurvirostris #বড়

Animal conservation is a team effort and SeaWorld Rescue's recent rescue, rehabilitation, and return of a long-billed curlew is a perfect example. After being found entangled and rescued by our partners at San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program, the bird was brought to SeaWorld where its wounds were treated, and it regained a healthy weight so that it could then be safely returned to the wild. Together with San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program, we’re proud to make a d