The UK breeding population of Curlews is of international importance, with around 30% of the west European population spending winter in the UK. Despite this, there have been worrying declines in the breeding population in much of the UK. In 2015, Curlews were added to the Red List on the UK Conservation Status Report. Red is the highest conservation priority, with species on this list needing urgent action.
Curlews are struggling, with big declines in breeding populations and ranges. They urgently need our help.
Discover fascinating Curlew facts, find out why they’re threatened, and what we’re doing to help them.
Curlews tend to nest on farmland and – although they can be found in a range of habitats, including lowland grasslands – they are now most likely to be seen in upland moorlands.
Like many wading birds, Curlews lay their eggs in a nest on the ground known as a ‘scrape’. The parents incubate the eggs for about four weeks, before the young leave the nest and roam around with their parents for a further four weeks until fledging.
Support our Curlew appeal today and help protect vulnerable chicks, one nest at a time.
