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Russ writes:
Here, we provide a summary of CRP and general Curlew news and views for July-Oct 2021:
Published 27 July 2021
Further excellent coverage on BBC News for the East of England Curlew head-starting project, which is being supported by HRH The Prince of Wales; this project also featured in several national newspapers including The Times and the Evening Standard:
Published 19 Aug 2021
This follow-up article on BBC News provided an update on the initial movements of birds released at Sandringham and Wild Ken Hill as part of the head-starting scheme mentioned above, and features our BTO Steering Group member, Dr Samantha Franks:
Published 29 Sep 2021
Natural England have formally objected to plans for a £150M development next to the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA), primarily due to the presence of non-breeding Curlews:
Published 04 Oct 2021
If you happen to be passing through Bromsgrove Train Station don’t forget to pop into Curlew Espresso, a new eco-friendly café inspired by Curlews!
https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/19623066.new-coffee-shop-opens-bromsgrove-train-station/
Published 15 Oct 2021
An example from Scotland of what will inevitably be an increasing conflict between subsidised tree-planting schemes and the destruction and/or deterioration of breeding Curlew habitat:
Published 26 Oct 2021
A video about the East of England Curlew head-starting project:
Published 26 Oct 2021
This article includes a recording of Starlings mimicking Curlews, which is always worth bearing in mind if you think you hear a Curlew calling in an unusual location!
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