Did you Know?
The Forest of Bowland National Landscape is critically important for curlews and maintaining curlew populations remains a high priority for the National Landscape Partnership. In 2023,there were 114 nesting pairs in the Forest of Bowland with the population appearing to remain stable. However, more action is needed for this species to recover and thrive, as they are globally under threat and populations continue to decline nationally. Unenclosed peatland habitats and adjacent semi-improved grassland pastures and meadows are important areas for breeding populations, but these habitats can be vulnerable to climate change. These habitats need to be more abundant and appropriately managed for populations to thrive in the National Landscape.
