Without doubt, the best friend the Eurasian Curlew has, from a public relations perspective, is Mary Colwell, Chair of the Curlew Recovery Partnership England and Founder of the charity Curlew Action.



For years, Mary has been raising the issue of when fields should be mown, and the effect early mowing has on the breeding success of the UK population of these graceful birds. 30% of the breeding population frequents the UK and Ireland, and has suffered a massive decline in 50 years. Mary has kept the curlew in the public eye, through public appearances, the media and writing.

Tirelessly working on behalf of the curlews of the UK has given her a lot of insight into how these birds are regarded in the wider community, and how the agricultural can assist in the protection of nests and chicks. Her experiences are available to read in her books, notably Curlew Moon, and her latest, Beak, Tooth and Claw.

Please consider supporting Curlew Action by making a donation.

Contact Mary at her website www.curlewmedia.com or follow her on Twitter.

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