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

Imagine losing the iconic call of the curlew from our landscapes. The UK holds up to 25% of the global breeding population of Eurasian curlews, but numbers are dropping fast. Learn all about the survival needs of this beautiful bird 👉 bit.ly/curlew-conservation #WildlifeWednesday | RSPB England

Day 23 Real Springwatch The bubbling call of the curlew is without doubt the harbinger of spring. All moorland gamekeepers have a deep connection with our nesting moorland waders. Driven Grouse Shooting can often be the financial driver for the moorland infrastructure, skills and practices - but it is also without doubt the "blueprint for sustainable moorlands", many other failing moorland areas, with little interest in shooting, would do well to implement a similar regime if they want to see sp