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Leitrim gets set to mark World Curlew Day on April 21
A beautiful willow Curlew sculpture, commissioned by the NPWS, from West of Ireland willow sculptor Brendan Farren has been erected on the outskirts of Drumshanbo
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20 Apr 2021 A beautiful willow Curlew sculpture, commissioned by the NPWS, from West of Ireland willow sculptor Brendan Farren has been erected on the outskirts of Drumshanbo );
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World Curlew day (Wednesday, April 21) is an international initiative involving local communities, environmental organisations and Governments, to raise awareness of the plight of curlews and to encourage activities to help them.
Eight species of Curlew have been known worldwide, two of which are assumed extinct or functionally extinct (the Eskimo and the Slender-Billed). Out of the remaining six species, three - the Eurasian, the Bristle-thighed and the Far Eastern - are at risk of extinction according to the IUCN Red list of Threatened Species. It is no exaggeration
Migration of ducks, the harbingers of spring | Charles Coleiro
The first significant passage of birds heading north takes place between February and March. And this involves wild ducks
8 April 2021, 7:57am
Migrating Shovelers at Ċirkewwa (Photo: Ray Galea)
The majority of bird species that breed in Europe migrate south in autumn and in most cases travel all the way across the Sahara Desert to spend the winter in Central Africa or even further south. These birds return back to breed in spring and the majority fly over the Mediterranean Sea.
During this time of year several species migrate over the Maltese Islands and often large numbers can be observed on some days. The first ‘spring’ migrants heading north are usually seen as early as February when it’s still winter.
The Curlew Recovery Partnership is a new, exciting and transformative initiative, bringing together all those with an interest in Curlew conservation, including land managers, farmers, gamekeepers, policymakers and researchers. They are joining forces to help secure the future of one of England’s most iconic and threatened species, the Eurasian Curlew. Urgent action is needed.
Synchronised bird census held at Point Calimere
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79 species of water birds and 39 of terrestrial variety recorded
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79 species of water birds and 39 of terrestrial variety recorded
The two-day annual synchronised bird census carried out at Point Calimere Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagapattinam district recorded 79 species of water birds and 39 of terrestrial variety within the sprawling premises. The water birds totalled 54, 647 and the land birds 2,153.
The Forest Department compiled the census carried out at the sanctuary, a protected area spread over 21 sq. km. The synchronised census was simultaneously done at the bird sanctuaries in Point Calimere, Vaduvoor, Udhayamarthandapuram and Karaivatti. Barring Karaivatti sanctuary, which falls under Tiruchi Forest Circle, the remaining three come under Thanjavur Circle.