Conservation efforts to prevent the extinction of breeding curlews in England and Wales.
Key Facts
Curlews are declining faster than any other wading bird in England and Wales
Fewer than 150 pairs breed in England, far fewer in Wales
Predator management, nest protection, and habitat management are priority interventions
Curlew Country and WaderQuest lead community conservation efforts
Curlew nest cameras allow welfare monitoring and deterrence of predators
Welfare Considerations
Curlews face extreme welfare pressures from nest predation and habitat loss, with individual nest monitoring and protection directly improving survival rates.
What You Can Do
Support Curlew Country and WaderQuest conservation programmes
Advocate for curlew conservation in upland agri-environment schemes
Report curlew nesting to local conservation groups to enable protection