Curlews Collection

Curlew - in flight over moorland breeding territory Northumberland, UK
USH-1386 Curlew - Flying over moorland Northumberland, UK Numenius arquata Curlew - Flying over moorland Northumberland, England Numenius arquata Duncan Usher USH-1386 Duncan Usher / ardea.comCurlew

Curlews (Numenius arquata) group flying over the sea during storm. Wales, UK December. Highly commended, Habitat division, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

Stone Curlew CK 451 Aggressive display Burhinus ondicnemus © C. R. Knights/ ARDEA LONDON
CK-451 STONE-CURLEWS - aggressive display with wings outstretched Burhinus ondicnemus Distribution: Southern United Kingdom east to southern Russia and south to Spain, Italy and the Balkans

Long-billed Curlew
JZ-2113 Long-billed Curlew Numenius americanus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Two -grielen, 1777. Creator: Aert Schouman
Two -grielen, 1777

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Curlew (Numenius arquata) roosting at high tide amongst Oystercatchers {Haematopus ostralegus} Northumberland, England, September

Curlew (Numenius arquata) on beach, Wirral, England, UK, December

Curlew (Numenius arquata) in flight, Peak District NP, UK, June 2011

Curlew (Numenius arquata) adult in breeding habitat in early morning light, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, June 2010

Curlew (Numenius arquata) on a grassy mound, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Curlews about to take flight, 1911. Creator: Vilhelm Theodor Fischer
Curlews about to take flight, 1911

Curlew feeding (litho)
994243 Curlew feeding (litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wildfowl and Waders published Country Life 1940 s); British, out of copyright

Numenius Tahitiensis (Gmelin), 1855 (colour litho)
1272402 Numenius Tahitiensis (Gmelin), 1855 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Hitchcock, W.E. Phila)

Curlew in flight (litho)
994244 Curlew in flight (litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wildfowl and Waders published Country Life 1940 s); British, out of copyright

The alarm (litho)
994242 The alarm (litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wildfowl and Waders published Country Life 1940 s); British, out of copyright

Curlews at Blakeney Point (litho)
994248 Curlews at Blakeney Point (litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wildfowl and Waders published Country Life 1940 s); British, out of copyright

Hudsonian Curlew, Eskimo Curlew, Long Billed Curlew, Marbled Godwit
3610893 Hudsonian Curlew, Eskimo Curlew, Long Billed Curlew, Marbled Godwit, Hudsonian Godwit (colour litho) by Fuertes, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Curlew at Blakeney Point, illustration from Wildfowl and Waders (colour litho)
IL288861 Curlew at Blakeney Point, illustration from Wildfowl and Waders (colour litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

East Hampshire GU34 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Hampshire GU34 2

Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) at their high tide roost. Lavan Sands, Gwynedd, North Wales, UK, September

Curlews (Numenius arquata) flying into roost with Hinkley point, Nuclear power station in background, Bridgewater Bay NNR, Somerset, England, August 2009

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Eurasian Curlew - adult bird in snow - Sweden Date:

Curlew (Numenius arquata) in flight at dusk, Peak District NP, UK, March 2011. 2020VISION Book Plate. Did you know? Curlews spend their winters on estuaries and tidal flats, but move inland to fens

Curlew (Numenius arquata) in flight against sky at dusk, Peak District NP, UK, March 2011

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Curlew - probing for food Holy Island, Lindisfarne, Farne Islands, Northumberland (Numenius arquata) Date:

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Curlew Chick - Yorkshire - UK Date:

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Curlew in Flight - Calling - Yorkshire - UK Date:

Curlews Ducks 17th century Red chalk 8 15 / 16 x 7 5 / 16
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Bush Stonecurlew One of about 20 birds spending the day resting Pioneer Cemetery Cairns Queensland Australia. Date:

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Bush Stonecurlew One of about 20 birds spending the day resting Pioneer Cemetery Cairns Queensland Australia. Date:

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Curlew adult in seaweed winter. Date:

Spotted Thick-knee, Burhinus capensis, Spotted Dikkop or Cape Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis)

Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata orientalis) adult, non-breeding plumage, with prey in beak, walking on tidal mudflat, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, September

Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) adult, walking on mud at edge of water, Florida, U. S. A. February
Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) adult, walking on mud at edge of water, Florida, U.S.A. February

Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) adult, carrying worm in beak, prior to washing in tidal creek, Norfolk, England, January

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Long-billed Curlew - in water meadow Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Idaho, USA (Numenius americanus) Date:

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Stone Curlew - sitting on nest Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Burhinus oedicnemus) Date:

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Stone Curlew - sitting on nest Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Burhinus oedicnemus) Date:

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Stone Curlew - sitting on nest Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Burhinus oedicnemus) Date:

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Stone Curlew - in breeding territory habitat Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal (Burhinus oedicnemus) Date:

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Beach Stone Curlew - foraging on open undisturbed beach Crab Island - NW Torres Strait - Queensland - Australia. Date:

Stone Curlew change over at nest - Eyke Suffolk 1936

Stone Curlew change over at nest with newly hatched young - Minsmere Suffolk 1950

Stone Curlew change over at nest, Staverton 1948

Stone Curlews at nest with newly hatched young, Staverton Forest, Suffolk 1945

Curlew at nest, Doldowlod Wales. Taken by Eric Hosking in 1954

Far Eastern Curlew (Numenius madagascariensis) adult, walking on mud, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, August

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Curlews, with their distinctive long bills and haunting calls, are a captivating sight in the wild. In flight over moorland breeding territory in Northumberland, UK, these majestic birds showcase their grace and agility. Their elegant wings span wide as they navigate the open skies. During stormy weather in Wales, UK, a group braves the elements to fly over the sea. Against the backdrop of crashing waves and dark clouds, their determination is awe-inspiring. These resilient creatures demonstrate their adaptability even in harsh conditions. The Long-billed Curlew stands out with its impressive bill that seems perfectly designed for probing deep into mudflats or marshes to find food. Its slender silhouette against a vast landscape creates an enchanting image. In an aggressive display captured by C. R Knights/ARDEA LONDON, a Stone Curlew asserts its dominance. With feathers ruffled and beak open wide, it defends its territory fiercely. At high tide amongst Oystercatchers on a beach roosting spot, a Curlew finds solace amidst fellow shorebirds. The harmonious coexistence showcases nature's ability to create harmony within diversity. On another beach in Wirral, England during December's chilliness, a solitary Curlew stands tall against the windswept sand dunes. Its presence evokes feelings of tranquility amidst winter's solitude. In Peak District National Park during June 2011, a Curlew takes flight against rolling hills and vibrant greenery. This moment captures freedom and adventure as it soars through clear blue skies. Perched on a grassy mound among Shetland Islands' breathtaking landscapes in Scotland during July is yet another curious Curlew observing its surroundings with keen eyesight. Feeding lithographs depict these magnificent birds engrossed in searching for sustenance along coastal areas or wetlands - showcasing both their beauty and resourcefulness when it comes to survival.