We are excited to announce another of our new ambassadors! Introducing Jon Mason aka, The Early Birder! We are excited to have Jon on board and can't wait to collaborate on some amazing projects!

Launching our new Winter Curlew Photography Competition! You could win a bundle of Curlew Action merch. - Snap a photo of a Curlew anytime between now and the beginning of February. - Send it to [email protected] with the subject "Winter Photo Comp" Entries close on 10th Feb. 📷 Ed Simpson

With the weather finally getting a little bit chillier, it seems the perfect time to shout about our BRAND NEW BEANIE HATS 🤩 Limited number available to preorder for end of November delivery. Link for our shop in bio, but be quick! www.shop.curlewaction.org/accessories/ #CurlewAction #Curlew

Say hello to some of our new Curlew Action ambassadors, father and son team, Paul and Joe Scorey! We can't wait to work with this brilliant duo!

This is one of the last known images of the now extinct Slender-billed Curlew taken by Chris Gomersall in 1995. Chris will kindly be donating £10 from every print sold to Curlew Action. Find out more and purchase yours now: www.chrisgomersall.co.uk/slender-bill...

The Natural History Consortium have just released the final programme with an incredible 60 sessions across three cities, and we are so excited to be a part of this annual conference for environmental communicators to come together to connect, collaborate and learn. #Communicate2025

Sometimes, Curlew nest are so well hidden that even the other local wildlife gets a surprise! 😄 📷 James Wellock Note: this Curlew nest was fenced off from grazing dairy cows

New blog post. This week, @marycolwell1 gave the eulogy to the Slender-billed Curlew at the AEWA meeting of parties in Bonn. You can now read the eulogy on our new blog post. www.curlewaction.org/the-bird-wit...

Stay tuned to find out all about our new ambassadors! Thank you for all of the amazing applications we had! It was such a hard decision, every application was so strong, but we can't wait to get started working with our brand new ambassadors who are all full of incredible ideas!

The long awaited Curriculum Review is out today. There is a general aspiration to increase environment and climate change across the board but there are no specifics and no mention of the Natural History GCSE. This is a wasted opportunity to move the agenda forwards. 📷 Emilie Fox-Teece

Good news! There is free shipping available this weekend on our Curlew clothing shop online! Shop before midnight on Sunday to take advantage of this deal and get yourself ready for winter! www.shop.curlewaction.org/teemill/

The 2025 Curlew Forum is happening this week on 29 October. If you are keen to be involved in the discussions then you can join the event online from 10am! Email [email protected] and we will send you the link to join! Please share with anyone who may be interested in joining us.

We are looking for new footage & photographs of Curlews to use to help us create engaging and beautiful information to share far and wide! If you have some bits you wouldn't mind us using with credit, please get in touch and we will add your photos to our Curlew database!

Mary gave a talk this week at Clevedon school which focus on the importance of connecting with nature. How have you connected with nature this week?

The brilliant David Padmore is taking on the ultimate challenge and will be tackling the Winter Spine Race in January 2026 to raise funds for Curlew Action! David will be running from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, over the Pennine Way, 268-miles unassisted. www.curlewaction.org/david-padmor...

Who doesn't love a garden centre trip? Well what if the garden centre came with bonus Curlews? We were sent this lovely video from Andy Moore on a trip to the Humber Bridge Garden Centre which came with a view of these Curlews feeding! We know where we want to hold our next team meeting!

Don't forget to sign up for the latest Curlew Action webinar which is happening this Wednesday 22 October and will focus on the UK Curlew breeding season. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-uk...

We recently had the pleasure of attending the opening of the Society of Wildlife Artists new exhibition at the Mall Galleries with animator, Will Rose. There were so many beautiful pieces of art to marvel at, but of course we had to highlight some amazing Curlew art! So here is a selection!

We LOVE books, and with a couple of authors on the Curlew Action team, we are so passionate about supporting independent bookshops! It's Bookshop Day today, we would love to know about your favourite indie bookshop?

Today (date), the Slender-billed Curlew was declared extinct. The first bird extinction on mainland Europe in 500 years — on our watch. Extinction is final. No going back. Think about that.

There is still time to sign up for our next webinar where you will here a round up of the UK Curlew breeding season. Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1673242055...

A huge thank you to everyone who has applied to become a Curlew Action ambassador. The team will shortly be going through the amazing applications and getting in touch with everyone. We can't wait to announce our new ambassadors!

If you're local to Clevedon, Somerset, then why not pop down to see Mary Colwell talking about engaging with nature at this free Autumn lecture. 📍 Clevedon School 📆 21st October, 6pm

Getting ready for the colder weather? You can be prepared with a brand new Curlew Action beanie (text on the hat you receive will be fully orange) not yet available for general sale, but available to purchase through our Aviva Fundraiser! www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/curlew-fie...

Mary will be giving a lecture on Saturday in Machynlleth. To book tickets, click the link below: moma.cymru/e/darlith-co...

Our wonderful manager Flo Black bourn presented at the International Wader Study Group Conference in Groningen today about what Curlew conservation has taught her. We look forward to seeing you all at the European Fieldworkers Workshop in 2026!

Last week, our director, Mary Colwell, spoke at Mount Kelly School in Tavistock, who are incorporating nature into life at the school. Mary delivered a lecture on Nature Connection and Green Career Opportunities to spark curiosity in the minds of the students.

How would a Curlew wear clothes? 🤔 A few of you asked for Curlew shorts, and we delivered! You too can look as cool as this Curlew, head to our merch shop now! curlew-action.teemill.com/product/curl...

Our manager, Flo, is in Groningen for the International Wader Study Group Conference and is pictured here with Owen Murphy from Breeding Waders EIP in Ireland! If you're there this weekend then say hello and chat all things Curlew! You can also ask Flo about our European Fieldworkers Workshop.

Our director, Mary Colwell, has written in The Guardian about the uncertain future of curlews and the debate around fox culls. That includes measures to address damaging agricultural activities, habitat loss, disturbance and targeted, evidence based predator control.

Want to work with Curlews? The RSPB are hiring a Curlew Project Officer in North Wales! A chance to work on the frontlines of Curlew conservation, monitoring, protecting, and restoring habitat for this iconic bird. 👉 Apply now via RSPB Careers: buff.ly/kR5vMzN

This fabulous sculpture was made by ceramicist, Sarah Brabbin, especially for Curlew Action. There is only one of these special Curlews available. Head to the fundraiser page now to check out all of the available rewards. www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/curlew-fie...

Want to be a Curlew Ambassador? There is still time to get your applications in! Applications will close on 6 October. Get in touch at [email protected] if you have any questions. buff.ly/nGDW6vj

Join us on 22 October for our next webinar where we will hear a round up of the UK Curlew breeding season. Please share with anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. Tickets are available now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-uk...

On Sunday at 5pm, we will be adding tickets to see our Patron & Ambassador, David Gray, at a UK show of your choice on his 2026 summer UK tour to our Aviva Community Fundraiser! Two donation incentives, each with two tickets to your choice of show, will be up for grabs for £250 per incentive.

Exciting news! We have brand new incentives added to our Aviva Community Fundraiser. Check out these high quality reproduction prints, kindly donated by artist, Alex Parker, Eyvi Studio. Alex has written a blog about the creation of the Curlew prints, check it out now www.eyvi.co.uk/blogs/news/c...

The recording of our latest webinar, Curlews and Climate Change, is now available on on YouTube channel. Please share it with anyone you think may be interested in watching it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO8Z... 📷 Tom Tams

Do you know of any Curlew based work opportunities? Please send them in our direction so we can highlight them in our next newsletter and across our social media platforms! Send them to [email protected]

Good news! We have added more beautiful artwork to our Aviva match fundraiser. These pieces were kindly donated by our friend, artist Liz Toole and can be yours today! But hurry, there is only one of each available! Any donations raised will be matched: www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/curlew-fie...

Stephanie Smith is soon to be exhibiting her striking Curlew-inspired sculptures at the prestigious Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition. If any of these pieces are sold, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Curlew Action. Find out more: wire-smith.co.uk/about.php

Do you want to be a voice for Curlews? We are starting our search for our brand new Curlew Action ambassadors and would love to speak to you! Fill in this form to apply: forms.office.com/e/jNBgni5p2m

How dreamy is this Curlew by Sarah Brabbin? This Curlew could be yours and there is only one available! Visit our Aviva fundraising site now to support Curlew Action. The best news is, Aviva Community Fund will match your donation! www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/curlew-fie...

We’re raising funds to run our Curlew Fieldworker Workshop in Lancaster 2026. Here’s the best part, Aviva will match donations, which means your donations will be doubled! Have a look at our rewards for donating which include some stunning artwork. buff.ly/1w3y8ko

Our Curlew Moment of the Month is this incredible flock of Curlew spotted by Megan Seekings at RSPB Arne. The Curlews are on the move and gathering on the coast for the winter. If you have a photo you would like to submit for our Curlew Moment of the Month, email [email protected]

Want to find out what the Curlew Action team have been up to? Well now you can check out our latest newsletter! Read the August edition plus our past newsletters and why not join our mailing list if you haven't already? www.curlewaction.org/contact/ 📷 Malcolm Black

Raise free donations for Curlew Action when shopping online with easyfundraising. It won’t cost you a penny extra. 1. Go to buff.ly/6S8Tle4 2. Install the app and Donation Reminder extension 3. Activate your donation before shopping online and the retailer will automatically donate to us for free.

If you send us a photo or tag us on social media, of you wearing your Curlew Action merchandise and you could be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of our event and outreach lead, Charlie Bingham’s book, The Life Affirming Magic of Birds. Email images to [email protected]

Don't forget our upcoming webinar on Curlews and Climate Change on 3 September. Find out more and sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-cu...

Thank you to everyone who has voted so far for Curlew Action! But we still need your help to climb the leader board and be in with a chance of winning a share of a much needed grant! Visit the link below to place your vote and find out more: mygivingcircle.org/curlew-action

Thank you to everyone who has voted so far for Curlew Action! But we still need your help to climb the leader board and be in with a chance of winning a share of a much needed grant! Visit the link below to place your vote and find out more: mygivingcircle.org/curlew-action