On Saturday 23rd August 2025, the GWCT Wales team were delighted to attend the Berriew Show in Mid Wales, a wonderful event right in the heart of our Curlew Connections Wales project area.
Representing GWCT Wales on the day were James Warrington and Julieanne Quinlan, who welcomed visitors to our stand and shared updates on the wide range of work we’re delivering across Wales.
With a similar set-up to Denbigh earlier in the week, our stand once again featured the ever-popular engagement activities. From insect hoopla to the challenge of feeding like a curlew, and of course the famous “Who Made That Sound?” game, there was plenty of fun for children (and more than a few adults too!).
But what made Berriew really special was how many conversations focused on curlew conservation. Being at the centre of the project area meant lots of local people stopped by to share their own curlew sightings, ask questions about our monitoring work, and find out more about how we’re helping to protect this much-loved species.
We were especially pleased to meet new landowners and farmers who have curlews nesting on their land. Building these local connections is a vital part of the project, and it was fantastic to hear such enthusiasm and support from the community.
Mid Wales remains a stronghold for the species, and days like the Berriew Show remind us just how deeply curlews are woven into the culture and identity of the countryside here. Hearing stories from people who grew up with the sound of curlews every spring underlines why it’s so important that future generations can experience the same.
A huge thank you to everyone who came to chat with us and take part in the activities, and to the organisers for putting on such a brilliant event. We left the show encouraged and inspired by the passion people in the area have for protecting curlews – and we look forward to working together to secure a brighter future for them in Mid Wales.