Curlew
The eerie, 'cur-lee' call of the curlew is a recognisable sound of wet grasslands, moorlands, farmland and coasts. Its long, downcurved bill is an unmistakeable feature and perfect for…
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Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
Curlew on Lugg Meadow
Though still heard every year on these city-edge floodplain meadows, curlew are struggling to raise chicks successfully at this site. The Herefordshire Curlew Project hopes to help with monitoring and protecting nest sites.
The Herefordshire Curlew Project
Details about The Herefordshire Curlew Project, led by the Herefordshire Ornithological Club
Herefordshire Curlew Project 2021
An update on our curlew project - a collaboration with the Herefordshire Ornithological Club
Herefordshire Curlew Project 2022
A disappointing year for Herefordshire's curlew but new plans bring new hope.
Protecting curlew on Lugg Meadow
With a haunting call and unmistakable long, curved bill, the curlew is an iconic wetland bird. In the past, curlew bred in significant numbers on Lugg Meadow but have drastically declined in…
Access limited to protect curlew
From 1st March to 31st July there is no public access to Hampton Meadow nature reserve or Lower Lugg Meadow nature reserve, excepting on public rights of way. This is to reduce disturbance to…
Herefordshire Curlew Project 2020
Despite the Covid-19 lockdown, or perhaps in some cases because of it, the project has managed to rack up some remarkable achievements this year. Although many of the existing and would-be…
Herefordshire Curlew Project 2023
Once again, 2023 was a very disappointing year for curlew reproduction. There were eight territories identified where the species had laid eggs or young survived to fledging. From those a total of…
Curled dock
Curled dock is often considered a 'weed'. It can be found near water or on disturbed ground almost anywhere. It is similar to Broad-leaved dock, with which it can hybridise.
Whimbrel
The whimbrel is very similar to the curlew, but a little smaller and with a striking face pattern. Its eerie call is a series of seven whistles; listen out for it around the coast as its passes…