There's no more iconic a Yorkshire Dales sound than the haunting cry of the Curlew. We're hearing lots of them around at the moment. Listen here (sound on) 🔉 Sadly these special birds are in decline but you can support them here with Curlew Action. Curlews are nesting on the ground now so do keep your dogs on leads when in the National Park 🙏 #YorkshireDales #Curlew #Spring | Yorkshire Dales National Park

The curlew gets its name from its distinctive, plaintive call. In Scotland, they’re sometimes known as ‘whaups’. #WorldCurlewDay | RSPB

Oh, to be a sleepy Curlew upon a nest... For this World Curlew Day, we don't only bring you an adorable video but 5 Curlew facts, too: 1. They're the UK's largest wader 2. Curlews are migratory 3. The date of World Curlew Day is inspired by the Welsh St. Beuno, who died on this day in 640. It's said a Curlew rescued his book of sermons from the sea. 4. A group of Curlews is called a curfew, salon, or skein. 5. While their average lifespan is 5 years, the oldest recorded Curlew was 32 years and 7

Have you ever heard a curlew? They are the largest European wading bird, famous for their evocative call, but are threatened with extinction in the UK. If you want to be a part of saving this distinctive species, keep your eyes peeled for an exciting announcement coming on Friday! 👀 📷 Andy Hay (rspb-images.com) | RSPB