The curlew was once a regular sight across moors and estuaries of the British Isles, but a 70% decline in numbers over the past 40 years has put this enigmatic bird at real risk of extinction.

One of our most popular farmland birds, with its beautiful soaring song, has suffered a 75% decline since the 70s, due to intensive farming and loss of habitat.

This iconic bird of prey of heather moorland has suffered a dramatic 27% decline in 12 years, and is on the brink of extinction in England with 4 pairs breeding in 2016.