Shropshire curlews released to boost endangered bird numbers (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Forty eight young curlews are being released back into their natural habitat as part of efforts to protect the species.

The Eurasian curlew is an iconic resident of the Shropshire Hills and the Welsh Marches, but declining numbers have seen the species added to the UK's Red List of highest conservation concern.

But non-profit organisation Curlew Country is hoping to improve the chances of Shropshire's curlews by making sure the young birds get the best possible start in life.

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