Stone Curlew

Oneputt
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edited August 2018 in Wildlife, Nature & the Great Outdoors #1

During a recent trip I came across a new to me nature reserve, It’s called Cavenham Heath in Suffolk.  This reserve is where MST of the Uks population of Stone Curlew congregate prior to migrating.  Between September and October between 70 and 80 birds assemble.  

http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/farming/breckland-roost-at-cavenham-heath-is-a-rare-chance-to-see-the-secretive-stone-curlew-with-rspb-and-natural-england-1-5186171

 

 

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  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited August 2018 #2

    None of the curlews down here appear to indulge in prohibited substances.

    Ah, not 'stoned' curlews.

  • Pliers
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    edited August 2018 #3

    Thanks Oneputt,

    New to me, and sounds amazing. 

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2018 #4

    I only saw 1 today. Like Weeting heath they do have a couple of resident pairs but unfortunately 4 eggs were stolen in April/May this year so not sure whether the adult birds stayed there.

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2018 #5

    Cheers, Onep. Will log if for future reference.

  • RSPB Jonno
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    edited January 2019 #6

    Weeting Heath is the best place to see stone-curlews. 

     

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2019 #7

    Couple of snaps from Weeting Heath.  First one is of a Stone Curlew, apologies for quality but it was at the limit of my camera.  The second was taken at the reception centre when I notice a Tree Creeper keep disappearing by the sign.  Found out it had as nest behind the sign and eventually 5 chicks fledged.

  • brue
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    edited January 2019 #8

    Thanks for the photos OP. Yesterday we were watching a Tree Creeper having a wash in a plant holder just outside one of our windows. My sight wasn't good enough to see the feather markings which I can now see on your photo. smile

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