Stone Curlew

Oneputt replied on 19/08/2018 17:10

Posted on 19/08/2018 17:10

During a recent trip I came across a new to me nature reserve, It’s called Cavenham Heath in Suffolk.  This reserve is where MST of the Uks population of Stone Curlew congregate prior to migrating.  Between September and October between 70 and 80 birds assemble.  

http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/farming/breckland-roost-at-cavenham-heath-is-a-rare-chance-to-see-the-secretive-stone-curlew-with-rspb-and-natural-england-1-5186171

 

 

Pliers replied on 19/08/2018 21:19

Posted on 19/08/2018 17:10 by Oneputt

During a recent trip I came across a new to me nature reserve, It’s called Cavenham Heath in Suffolk.  This reserve is where MST of the Uks population of Stone Curlew congregate prior to migrating.  Between September and October between 70 and 80 birds assemble.  

http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/farming/breckland-roost-at-cavenham-heath-is-a-rare-chance-to-see-the-secretive-stone-curlew-with-rspb-and-natural-england-1-5186171

 

 

Posted on 19/08/2018 21:19

Thanks Oneputt,

New to me, and sounds amazing. 

Oneputt replied on 19/08/2018 22:28

Posted on 19/08/2018 22:28

I only saw 1 today. Like Weeting heath they do have a couple of resident pairs but unfortunately 4 eggs were stolen in April/May this year so not sure whether the adult birds stayed there.

RSPB Jonno replied on 24/01/2019 09:39

Posted on 24/01/2019 09:39

Weeting Heath is the best place to see stone-curlews. 

 

Oneputt replied on 25/01/2019 13:21

Posted on 25/01/2019 13:21

Couple of snaps from Weeting Heath.  First one is of a Stone Curlew, apologies for quality but it was at the limit of my camera.  The second was taken at the reception centre when I notice a Tree Creeper keep disappearing by the sign.  Found out it had as nest behind the sign and eventually 5 chicks fledged.

brue replied on 25/01/2019 13:52

Posted on 25/01/2019 13:52

Thanks for the photos OP. Yesterday we were watching a Tree Creeper having a wash in a plant holder just outside one of our windows. My sight wasn't good enough to see the feather markings which I can now see on your photo. smile

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