Oh, to be a sleepy Curlew upon a nest... For this World Curlew Day, we don't only bring you an adorable video but 5 Curlew facts, too: 1. They're the UK's largest wader 2. Curlews are migratory 3. The date of World Curlew Day is inspired by the Welsh St. Beuno, who died on this day in 640. It's said a Curlew rescued his book of sermons from the sea. 4. A group of Curlews is called a curfew, salon, or skein. 5. While their average lifespan is 5 years, the oldest recorded Curlew was 32 years and 7

It's #WorldCurlewDay, a chance to celebrate these beautiful birds, and to shout about the problems they face. Curlews, with their distinctive beaks and 'bubbling' calls, are in sharp decline. Their numbers are falling across the country, while their breeding range is shrinking, too. Country-level extinctions are now a possibility. We believe the Curlew should be the UK's highest conservation priority bird species, with a recovery programme essential. From the smallest bird to the largest tree, a

The race is on to save one of the most incredible birds in the world ⏰Imagine flying to Siberia to lay your eggs, then flying all the way back to Brisbane's wetlands to find your home destroyed? That's what the Eastern Curlew is facing, unless we stand up against its extinction ✊ | Australian Conservation Foundation

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