Curlew just about to land with wings outstretched at Arne RSPB, Dorset

Curlew just about to land with wings outstretched at Arne RSPB, Dorset - Curlew
Arne RSPB Nature Reserve, near Wareham, Dorset (November 2009)

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

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