More Stone Curlews at Weeting Heath

02/07/2026

After a successful day at Lakenheath Fen just time to drop in to Weeting Heath to see how the Stone Curlews are getting on. As soon as I arrived I could here a Curlew calling and then it took off and flew towards me landing just 25 yards away and making alarm calls.

At that point it took off and landed further out in the field.

Nearby was a juvenile Curlew which would account for its stress calls. Note the much shorter bill.

And even at that age they know how to keep an eye skyward to assess threats overhead.

So what about the Stonies? Well, there were a few around but this time keeping to long grass which made photography a bit more difficult.

The stonies were also keeping an eye overhead.

And after all that lack of activity, time for a wing-stretch.

Only saw one juvenile today with its indistinct markings.

Certainly more cooperative this year.