World Curlew Day

World Curlew Day is a global awareness day that celebrates the curlew, a large wading bird that is found in many parts of the world. The day is held on April 21st, which is the feast day of Saint Beuno, the patron saint of curlews.

Curlews are beautiful and iconic birds. They are known for their long, downcurved bills, mottled brown plumage, and haunting calls. Curlews are also long-lived birds, with some individuals known to live for up to 30 years.

However, curlews are facing a number of threats, including habitat loss, hunting, and climate change. As a result, curlew populations have declined by as much as 80% in some parts of the world.

World Curlew Day is a chance to raise awareness of the plight of curlews and to encourage people to get involved in conservation efforts. There are many things that can be done to help curlews, such as:

·      Protecting their habitats: Curlews need open, wet habitats to breed and raise their young. We can help to protect curlew habitat by supporting sustainable agriculture practices, reducing our use of pesticides, and planting native plants.

·     Reducing hunting: Curlews are still hunted in some parts of the world. We can help to reduce hunting by supporting legislation that protects curlews and by educating hunters about the importance of curlews.

·      Mitigating climate change: Climate change is a major threat to curlews. We can help to mitigate climate change by reducing our carbon emissions, supporting renewable energy, and planting trees.

By taking these steps, we can help to ensure that curlews continue to thrive for generations to come.