Happy World Curlew Day! With long, curved bills and special bubbling calls Curlews are one of the UK’s most iconic and endangered wading birds. 🐦 The UK is home to almost a quarter of the world’s breeding Curlews, and they were once a common sight across our moorlands, farmlands and wetlands. Sadly, their numbers have fallen by over 60% since the 1970s due to changes in land use, habitat loss, and nest predators. But hope is not lost. The RSPB and others are working hard to restore vital Curlew

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