Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 12h

We LOVE books, and with a couple of authors on the Curlew Action team, we are so passionate about supporting independent bookshops!

It's Bookshop Day today, we would love to know about your favourite indie bookshop?

1

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 1d

Will we learn the lesson, or shrug and continue? It’s up to us. The world has lost the sight and sound of a unique and beautiful creature. There are no more second chances. But we can stop it happening again. Please support our work.

4 11

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 1d

Those who saw them used words like delicate and mysterious. It was shot, its habitat changed, we couldn’t give it the peace or even the right to live. David Gray reads Emma Price’s poem The Last Slender-billed Curlew. The music continues as the words stop, an echo of the ghost of a bird.

1 3 14

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 1d

Today (date), the Slender-billed Curlew was declared extinct. The first bird extinction on mainland Europe in 500 years — on our watch. Extinction is final. No going back. Think about that.

4 46 64

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 2d

There is still time to sign up for our next webinar where you will here a round up of the UK Curlew breeding season.

Book your space via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1673242055...

3 4

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 4d

A huge thank you to everyone who has applied to become a Curlew Action ambassador. The team will shortly be going through the amazing applications and getting in touch with everyone.

We can't wait to announce our new ambassadors!

6

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 5d

If you're local to Clevedon, Somerset, then why not pop down to see Mary Colwell talking about engaging with nature at this free Autumn lecture.

📍 Clevedon School
📆 21st October, 6pm

2

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 8d

Getting ready for the colder weather?

You can be prepared with a brand new Curlew Action beanie (text on the hat you receive will be fully orange) not yet available for general sale, but available to purchase through our Aviva Fundraiser!

www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/curlew-fie...

1

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 8d

Mary will be giving a lecture on Saturday in Machynlleth. To book tickets, click the link below:

moma.cymru/e/darlith-co...

1

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 13d

Our wonderful manager Flo Black bourn presented at the International Wader Study Group Conference in Groningen today about what Curlew conservation has taught her.

We look forward to seeing you all at the European Fieldworkers Workshop in 2026!

2

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 13d

Last week, our director, Mary Colwell, spoke at Mount Kelly School in Tavistock, who are incorporating nature into life at the school.

Mary delivered a lecture on Nature Connection and Green Career Opportunities to spark curiosity in the minds of the students.

2 4

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 14d

How would a Curlew wear clothes? 🤔
A few of you asked for Curlew shorts, and we delivered!

You too can look as cool as this Curlew, head to our merch shop now!
curlew-action.teemill.com/product/curl...

1 9

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 15d

Our manager, Flo, is in Groningen for the International Wader Study Group Conference and is pictured here with Owen Murphy from Breeding Waders EIP in Ireland!

If you're there this weekend then say hello and chat all things Curlew! You can also ask Flo about our European Fieldworkers Workshop.

1 7

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 16d

Our director, Mary Colwell, has written in The Guardian about the uncertain future of curlews and the debate around fox culls.

That includes measures to address damaging agricultural activities, habitat loss, disturbance and targeted, evidence based predator control.

The curlew’s uncertain future and the use of fox culls | Letters

Letter: The organisations I represent are not calling for widespread culls of foxes and crows, but targeted action is required in many areas, says Mary Colwell

www.theguardian.com

2 2

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 16d

Want to work with Curlews?
The RSPB are hiring a Curlew Project Officer in North Wales!

A chance to work on the frontlines of Curlew conservation, monitoring, protecting, and restoring habitat for this iconic bird.

👉 Apply now via RSPB Careers:

buff.ly/kR5vMzN

Project Officer - The Curlews Call (Fixed Term) | RSPB

Are you a dedicated conservationist, able to rise to the challenge of saving a culturally important species from the brink of extinction? We are offering an exciting opportunity to work at the…

app.vacancy-filler.co.uk

10 9

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 17d

This fabulous sculpture was made by ceramicist, Sarah Brabbin, especially for Curlew Action. There is only one of these special Curlews available.

Head to the fundraiser page now to check out all of the available rewards.

www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/curlew-fie...

1 5

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 18d

Want to be a Curlew Ambassador? There is still time to get your applications in! Applications will close on 6 October.

Get in touch at [email protected] if you have any questions.

buff.ly/nGDW6vj

1 1

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 19d

Join us on 22 October for our next webinar where we will hear a round up of the UK Curlew breeding season. Please share with anyone who you feel may be interested in attending.

Tickets are available now:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-uk...

3 7

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 23d

Visit this link to grab your tickets and explore the other rewards available (tickets available from 5pm on Sunday):

www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/curlew-fie...

Saving Curlews and Building Nature-Rich Landscapes

#StrongerCommunities 💛 To support anyone working on Curlew conservation by sharing fresh ideas, creating nature-rich landscapes and tackling climate change.

www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk

1 2

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 23d

These have been kindly donated by David Gray to help us to fundraise towards our 2026 European Curlew Fieldworker Workshop. (Tickets must both be for the same show.)

Be quick though, as we only have two pairs available. Don't forget, any donations made will be doubled by the Aviva Community Fund!

1 1 2

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 23d

On Sunday at 5pm, we will be adding tickets to see our Patron & Ambassador, David Gray, at a UK show of your choice on his 2026 summer UK tour to our Aviva Community Fundraiser! Two donation incentives, each with two tickets to your choice of show, will be up for grabs for £250 per incentive.

1 2 5

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 23d

And don't forget that every donation made with be DOUBLED by Aviva!
www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/curlew-fie...

Saving Curlews and Building Nature-Rich Landscapes

#StrongerCommunities 💛 To support anyone working on Curlew conservation by sharing fresh ideas, creating nature-rich landscapes and tackling climate change.

www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk

3

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 23d

Exciting news! We have brand new incentives added to our Aviva Community Fundraiser. Check out these high quality reproduction prints, kindly donated by artist, Alex Parker, Eyvi Studio.

Alex has written a blog about the creation of the Curlew prints, check it out now
www.eyvi.co.uk/blogs/news/c...

1 2 11

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 26d

The recording of our latest webinar, Curlews and Climate Change, is now available on on YouTube channel.

Please share it with anyone you think may be interested in watching it!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO8Z...

📷 Tom Tams

5 13

Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · Sep 11

Do you know of any Curlew based work opportunities?

Please send them in our direction so we can highlight them in our next newsletter and across our social media platforms!

Send them to [email protected]

1 3