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No wonder they have a day dedicated to them each year. But curlew are in dire straits. They have declined across Scotland by 61% (1995 to 2016), twice the rate in England. This is worrying as Scotland holds around 60% of the UK population or approximately a whopping 15% of the world population of this globally declining species. Something needs to be done to help them.

Footage has emerged of Bradford Council cutting heather on Baildon Moor at a time when nesting is at its peak.

We respond to a recent article written by conservationist Mick Green, which attracted a lot of attention from both journalists and the conservation organisations he accused of ‘not delivering the product they are selling’.

Answer a few questions about rodent control and earn a guaranteed £10 PLUS have a chance of winning a £250 prize.

Style and Practicality is achievable!

1 April 2020 heralded ‘all change’ to the practice of tunnel trapping throughout the UK, and the change will likely have most impact where wild game populations are being managed, with its inevitable emphasis on stoat and weasel control. Landowners, managers and keepers must all embrace this change – like it or not.

World Curlew Day is a grassroots initiative, supported by major environmental organisations, to raise awareness of the plight of curlews and to encourage activities to help them. We cannot simply preside over extinction. We must take the opportunity to assess all practical options at our disposal to safeguard the future of our curlews.