Tag Archives: Curlew

Curlew running through high grass, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Curlew running through high grassSpotted in the high grass next to the ‘back road’ from Portnahaven to Port Charlotte near Lossit Bay, a Curlew. It was running along the road, then crossed it in front of my (stopped) car, looked around and ran back. I’m told it might have been a distraction effort to lure me away from a nest.

Juvenile Curlew near Ballinaby, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a juvenile Curlew in a fieldLooking for food in a field near Ballinaby, a juvenile Curlew.

Calling Curlew, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Curlew on the top of a fence post, beak open as it is callingSpotted in a field near Ballinaby, a Curlew standing on a fence post, calling out loudly before flying off into the field.