As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Thursday 8 February 2018

Curlew conference in Builth Wells to discuss bird's plight


24 January 2018

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and conservation groups are gathering to discuss the battle to save one of Wales' most endangered birds.

NRW said curlew numbers in Wales fell by 81% between 1993 and 2006. It is estimated 500 breeding pairs remain.

There are fears breeding curlews could be lost from Wales within the next few decades without action.

The conference in Builth Wells, Powys, will hear from bird experts, policy-makers, farmers and land managers.

The decline in curlews is thought to be largely due to poor breeding success and the loss of breeding grounds.

Patrick Lindley, senior ornithologist for NRW, said: "It is vital that we work together to protect the remaining population and reverse these declines," he said.

"This conference will explore previous recovery work and practical ideas that will help us develop realistic actions to improve the numbers of this iconic bird in Wales."



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