Curlews

The application was not even debated by the committee as questions were raised about whether councillors were considering just the matters relating to curlews or the entire planning application.

Species such as curlews, lapwings, and red kites are often spotted in the area, making it a rewarding destination for nature photographers and observers.

The most notable declines were with familiar birds such as swifts, curlews and lapwings which have declined by more than 60%.

The steamer ducks ( Tachyeres ), geese and swans ( Anserinae ), the solitaire ( Pezophaps ), sheathbills ( Chionis ), some guans ( Crax ) and stone curlews ( Burhinus ) use a bony knob on the alular metacarpal to punch and hammer opponents.