Long-billed curlews are North America's largest shorebird. These distinctive birds can be found in North Dakota for about two months each year during nesting season. Because they are in decline across their range, researchers are capturing and fitting some of these birds with transmitters to learn more about their habitat use, migration and hopefully help determine what factors are driving the population loss. Learn more in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast. | North Dakota Game and Fish

One last post about our Bird of the Week, the Long-billed Curlew, before we change out our species on Friday! Thanks to its extra-long bill, the curlew easily picks off prey, from mollusks and crabs to grasshoppers and beetles. These birds even reach down wolf spider burrows to find a tasty item or two. Find out more: https://abcbirds.org/bird/long-billed-curlew/ #ABCBOTW | American Bird Conservancy

Animal conservation is a team effort and SeaWorld Rescue's recent rescue, rehabilitation, and return of a long-billed curlew is a perfect example. After being found entangled and rescued by our partners at San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program, the bird was brought to SeaWorld where its wounds were treated, and it regained a healthy weight so that it could then be safely returned to the wild. Together with San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program, we’re proud to make a d

Have you ever heard a curlew? They are the largest European wading bird, famous for their evocative call, but are threatened with extinction in the UK. If you want to be a part of saving this distinctive species, keep your eyes peeled for an exciting announcement coming on Friday! 👀 📷 Andy Hay (rspb-images.com) | RSPB

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Long billed curlew digs for sand crabs along the shoreline in between waves. Have you ever watched them doing this? Leave a story in the comments. 🌊🐤🏖️ 🔥 Shop HB Surf & Sunsets Gallery here: https://johnminarphotography.darkroom.com/collections/surf-sunsets . . #longbilledcurlew #beachvibes #sandcraft #newportbeach #hbsunsets #johnminarphotography #beachvibes #oceanvibes #naturelovers | HB Sunsets