Curlew (Numenius arquata)

With its distinctive long curved bill and call, an easily recognised bird throughout the UK. Seen on passage in a variety of habitats from coast to open fields, it is a breeding bird of upland moors, boggy areas etc

Curlew drinking VP 18 3 12 IMG_1576

Curlew drinking VP 18 3 12 IMG_1576



Curlew drinking VP 18 3 12 IMG_1583

Curlew drinking VP 18 3 12 IMG_1583



Curlew flight VP 11 3 12 IMG_1565

Curlew flight  VP 11 3 12  IMG_1565



Curlew flight VP 18 3 12 IMG_1650

Curlew flight  VP 18 3 12  IMG_1650



Curlew flight landing VP 18 3 12 IMG_1644

Curlew flight landing VP 18 3 12  IMG_1644



Curlew flight x 2 VP 11 3 12 IMG_1561

Curlew flight x 2 VP 11 3 12 IMG_1561



Curlew VP 4 3 12 IMG_0704

Curlew VP 4 3 12  IMG_0704



Curlew VP 4 3 12 IMG_0756

Curlew VP 4 3 12  IMG_0756



Curlew swimming VP 18 3 12 IMG_1596

Curlew swimming VP 18 3 12  IMG_1596



Curlew washing VP 18 3 12 IMG_1611

Curlew washing VP 18 3 12  IMG_1611



Curlew washing VP 18 3 12 IMG_1602

Curlew washing VP 18 3 12 IMG_1602



Curlew washing VP 18 3 12 IMG_1607

Curlew washing VP 18 3 12 IMG_1607



Curlew washing VP 18 3 12 IMG_1617

Curlew washing VP 18 3 12 IMG_1617



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