More ammunition for Spoon-billed Sandpiper conservationists to fight off extinction.
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The Spoon-billed Sandpiper holds a special place in our hearts at Wader Quest. This is because it was the species that kickstarted our wader conservation journey. When we realised just how close to extinction this species was, we felt compelled … Continued
New Wader Guru question posted
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We have just posted a new question and answer on the Wader Guru page. The question is; ‘I have noticed that when roosting in flocks, plovers and lapwings all face the same way, why do they do this? Surely it … Continued
Wader Quest focus species for 2025 announced at AGM
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At the recent AGM held on 24th November voting members were asked to vote on which species is to be the focus species for 2025. The assembled members were presented with a choice between Eurasian Oystercatcher and Common Redshank Following … Continued
Plover Appreciation Day is coming…
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… on the 16th of September and this year the theme is books, fiction or otherwise, around plovers. I have a reasonable collection of bird books, around 1,000 at the last count, of which 70 odd are specifically about waders. … Continued
North of England Curlew Conservation Award Ceremony and Concert
On the 18th of August we attended the North of England Curlew Conservation Awards held as Masham Town Hall. These awards celebrate the work of farmers, volunteers and upland managers across the North of England, to conserve Eurasian Curlews. The … Continued
Newsletter Volume 11 Issue 2 released
In this Issue 2: Wader Quest information. 3-5: Wader Quest news. 5: Grants panel updates. 6: Open garden raising funds for Wader Quest. 7: Fun facts about Curlews. 8-15: Severn and Avon Vales Curlew Project updates . 16: Wader news … Continued
Wader Quest’s year so far.
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This year, 2024, we are championing the Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata as our species of the year. The reasons for this are clear. It is a species in peril, being recognised as Near Threatened by the IUCN and on the … Continued