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TBOSG Stone Curlew - Burhinus oedicnemus
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Stone Curlew are medium-large waders with strong black and yellow black bills, large yellow eyes (which give them a 'reptilian' or 'prehistoric' appearance) and cryptic plumage. The scientific name refers to the prominent joints in the long yellow or greenish legs. Despite being classed as a wader this species has a preference for dry open habitats with some bare ground. They are largely nocturnal particularly when singing their loud wailing songs which are reminiscent of Curlews. |
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Earliest: April 20th 2006 on Northwick Warth. Latest: July 27th 1999 at New Passage. Highest Count: One on all dates. |
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There have been two Stone Curlew reported from S. Gloucestershire, they are; |
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2006: (1) |
An adult was flushed from long grass at Northwick Warth and seen subsequently from the Severn Way footpath on the evening of April 20th. It was present from 19:30 until dusk at ST: 553 873. |
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Stone Curlew on Northwick Warth. April 2006. © Gary Thoburn. |
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1999: (1) |
On July 27th at New Passage an individual was seen in flight and heading north-east with Lapwings. This occurrence constitutes the first report of this species in S. Gloucestershire. |
