A free public talk in Preston will provide an up close and personal look at the life of one of Lancashire’s most iconic birds, the Curlew.
On Wednesday 12 March, William Titley, Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at the University of Central Lancashire, will present his journal of one-minute videos that reveal the life of a Curlew family during the summer breeding season in the Pennine uplands around Colne, East Lancashire.
The talk is part of a wider project William is running to raise awareness of the plight of the Curlew bird and encourage the local community to protect and improve the bird’s habitat and the wider natural eco-system.
“There’s been a 50 percent reduction in the Eurasian Curlew population over the last 25 years, with East Lancashire being one of the areas hit hardest” William said.
“Through this talk, I’ll share an insight into the life and breeding cycle of this beautiful wading bird, explain the challenges it faces and how the local community can help.”
The free event, Walking with Landscape, is part of the University’s Public Lecture Series and takes place on Wednesday 12 March, 5.40pm – 7.30pm, in Foster Lecture Theatre One on the Preston Campus.
Free tickets are available via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-with-landscape-tickets-1109334783199 and for more information email the University’s Public Engagement team - Engageuclan@uclan.ac.uk