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Where Can I See Curlews In The UK?

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The curlew can be seen around the whole UK coastline with the largest concentrations of found at Morecambe Bay, the Solway Firth, the Wash, and the Dee, Severn, Humber and Thames estuaries. Do curlews fly in groups? In the winter, curlews gather in large flocks (often several hundred) along muddy coasts and estuaries, as well … Read more

Are Curlews Rare In UK?

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The UK breeding population of curlews is of international importance, with around 30% of the west European population wintering in the UK And yet, there have been worrying declines in the breeding population throughout much of the UK. In 2021, curlews were added to the Red list on the UK Conservation Status Report. Are curlews … Read more