The Curlew Conservation Project which is running in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is continuing across counties Cavan and Monaghan. The project has been running for two years now and is focused on identifying the native curlew or pairs of the bird which has been in decline since the 1980s.
John Cusack from the Project, and is Monaghan based, says there are just a few pairs left across the region, and they too are under threat. He highlighted how there are just 100 pairs of Curlew left in Ireland.
John added that any sightings of the bird should be reported to the Conservation Project as they are deeply rooted in Irish heritage and folklore. "Beyond the fact that we have a duty of care and stewardship to all our wildlife, our native Curlew is something that is steeped in our heritage and culture.
"Going back it is suggested that something with the name Cur is an historical site for the Curlew. The Curlew is steeped in folklore as well," he added.
