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Stone Curlews are migrants to this country from southern Spain and North Africa. This species was once widespread from Dorset to Yorkshire but a rapid decline in the last century saw numbers hitting an all-time low of fewer than 170 pairs in the 1980s. This decline was largely due to the loss of suitable grassland habitat brought about by lack of grazing and the conversion of permanent pasture to arable farmland. As a result, the birds were forced to nest within arable crops where the eggs and young were vulnerable to agricultural machinery.
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From 17th May the group size will be up to 10.


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Telescope views of Stone Curlews on their breeding grounds
Enjoy a leisurely walk around this picturesque estate and learn some of the bird songs
A talk by expert Keith Betton on Stone Curlew conservation in Hampshire
Enjoy your picnic lunch on site before heading home
Part of the price goes to conservation work on the estate

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A Morning with Stone Curlews in Hampshire (Day Trip)

Tour Code: GBR225

Spend a tranquil morning with guide Keith Betton on a private estate in north Hampshire, observing and learning about one of southern England’s most endangered breeding birds.

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 1-844-433-9473.

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Highlights

• Tea and coffee in the estate's fishing hut before the tour
• Telescope views of Stone Curlews on their breeding grounds
• Enjoy a leisurely walk around this picturesque estate and learn some of the bird songs
• A talk by expert Keith Betton on Stone Curlew conservation in Hampshire
• Enjoy your picnic lunch on site before heading home
• Part of the price goes to conservation work on the estate

Summary

Stone Curlews are migrants to this country from southern Spain and North Africa. This species was once widespread from Dorset to Yorkshire but a rapid decline in the last century saw numbers hitting an all-time low of fewer than 170 pairs in the 1980s. This decline was largely due to the loss of suitable grassland habitat brought about by lack of grazing and the conversion of permanent pasture to arable farmland. As a result, the birds were forced to nest within arable crops where the eggs and young were vulnerable to agricultural machinery.

We will visit a small country estate in north Hampshire which is an example of rewilding – taking a former arable farm and returning it to downland. As a result of this conversion it is one of just a handful of estates to have Stone Curlews. It is now a mixture of parkland, woodland and farmland with three lakes. The estate was the site of a Royal residence in the 12th and 13th centuries and King Henry II and King John hosted hunting parties here, and our visit will include a chance to view the recently excavated foundations.

From 17th May the group size will be up to 10.

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Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

• The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
• Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
• Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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