The Lost Songstress 

Curlews!
They’re a red listed species, and one the UK’s most beautiful waders, with an astonishing, iconic call.
But so many people have never heard of a Curlew, never mind heard one sing.
I’m thrilled to have been awarded Wader Quest’s 2023 anniversary grant to produce a short film about curlews, delving into the threats they face, and the people conserving them - with a huge focus on song.
A film by Alicia Hayden (using Lumix S5)
Produced in partnership with Wader Quest
Camera - Claire Gould & John Hayden
Music - Will Pearce & Evolution of Fishermen
Curlew Recordings - Merlyn Driver
Sound Effects - Pixabay
Tripod - Gitzo, through Girls Who Click
Special thanks to: Ellen Bradley, Mary Colwell, Curlew Action, David Gray, Tom Orde-Powlett, Dr Samantha Franks, Dr Harry Ewing, Jasmine Canham, Rick & Elis Simpson.
With thanks to: Bev Prosser, Erin Ranney, Catherine Mason, Mairi Eyres, Ningjing Wang, BTO Youth, Imogen Hayden, and St George's Bristol.
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