Conservationists' joy as two curlew chicks return to Lough Neagh

The return of two young curlew to Lough Neagh has been celebrated as a boost to the dwindling population.
The species are carefully monitored as one of Northern Ireland’s most endangered species, having declined by 85% since 1985.
During survey work at the Co Armagh site this week, there was delight to see two young birds which had hatched there in 2020 return.
I am simply BURSTING with good and happy news – our babies are back! This is a very special #curlew being released last night near the shore of Lough Neagh, where a small number of curlew still nest in NI's lowlands, watched over by @loughneaghlp's curlew conservation project. 1/ pic.twitter.com/YICYVB7fkN

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