tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91886109132705803.post9162522860479258936..comments2023-06-10T10:43:56.304+01:00Comments on The Northumberland Naturalist: The CurlewEmma Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04385447781203785369noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91886109132705803.post-19870809374749285032009-07-21T11:22:29.193+01:002009-07-21T11:22:29.193+01:00I would like to hear the Curlew all the time Emma....I would like to hear the Curlew all the time Emma. I think its a wonderful sound and tells me straight away that I am out in the countryside somwhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91886109132705803.post-42121802353143720842009-07-21T07:57:55.258+01:002009-07-21T07:57:55.258+01:00Yes the Curlew has a wonderful call unfortunately ...Yes the Curlew has a wonderful call unfortunately now largely silent on Prestwick Carr but they'll be back next February!<br />Thanks for your comment. When you keep lists there will always be one species or gap that needs filling so I guess that's what keeps you going. I shouldn't be suprised to see a Nuthatch though as over the years I've also seen Marsh and Hen Harriers, Red backed Shrike, Bittern and half a Hobby from that unremarkable spot!!PCFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079829076389255819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91886109132705803.post-44187508631093356042009-07-20T20:12:31.367+01:002009-07-20T20:12:31.367+01:00I remember the first time I heard a Curlew Emma, (...I remember the first time I heard a Curlew Emma, (not so long ago), and I likened it to 'liquid bubbles.'<br />An enchanting sound.<br />That is an excellent picture. Far better than my efforts.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.com