Curlew
The eerie, 'cur-lee' call of the curlew is a familiar sound of wet grasslands, moorlands, farmland and coasts. Its unmistakeable long, downcurved bill is perfect for probing the mud for…
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
The eerie, 'cur-lee' call of the curlew is a familiar sound of wet grasslands, moorlands, farmland and coasts. Its unmistakeable long, downcurved bill is perfect for probing the mud for…
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
This elegant wader is an uncommon autumn visitor, often joining flocks of dunlin.
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