Curlew about to land, Scotland

Findhorn Valley, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland (July 2015)

The Eurasian Curlew is listed as Near Threatened due to moderately rapid population declines. For example, a 53% drop in the UK between 1970 and 2005 has been estimated.

For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) / Internet Bird Collection
Eurasian Curlew / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata

Shooting Time 14:53
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 2000