World Curlew Day celebrated around the world

A conservation charity has run an event which included the unveiling of a mural by street artist ATM as part of a campaign to raise awareness for Britain’s largest wader.

Curlew Action hosted a series of talks at Lansdown Hall in Stroud to inform people about conservation efforts underway to save the red-listed Eurasian curlew.

The event marked World Curlew Day which also saw farming officer and conservationist, Matt Trevelyan start a 53 mile walk along the Nidderdale Way in Yorkshire dressed in a 10ft curlew costume. The day was also celebrated around the world including events staged in the U.S and Australia.

Founder of Curlew Action, Mary Colwell told ST: “Conservation is often about the policy and practice of land management and many people don’t feel they can contribute, but World Curlew Day encourages people to also celebrate curlews in other ways, perhaps by using art, poetry, music, sponsored events and education.

“Everyone can do something to help spread the word and find joy in nature, which is the only way we will protect the natural world in the long term. I am delighted this day is being picked up across the world, as all the remaining species of curlew need help”