19 reactions | Today is World Curlew Day   The Curlew call is an...

The gorgeous “Cour-liii” call of the Curlew. It’s how they get their name. This flock was foraging in a field overlooking Inchydoney near Clonakilty. A typical late November scene in this part of the world. | Christopher O'Sullivan TD

Oh, to be a sleepy Curlew upon a nest... For this World Curlew Day, we don't only bring you an adorable video but 5 Curlew facts, too: 1. They're the UK's largest wader 2. Curlews are migratory 3. The date of World Curlew Day is inspired by the Welsh St. Beuno, who died on this day in 640. It's said a Curlew rescued his book of sermons from the sea. 4. A group of Curlews is called a curfew, salon, or skein. 5. While their average lifespan is 5 years, the oldest recorded Curlew was 32 years and 7