THE Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has launched a new Curlew Live nestcam project.
The conservation charity is hoping the project will help shine the spotlight on one of Northern Ireland’s most endangered species.
With more people than ever feeling connected to nature, the RSPB NI wants to encourage people to take a break from studying, home working or daily routine to tune into nature.
Over the next two weeks, audiences can tune in 24/7 in real time to watch Curlews get up to all sorts.
Neal Warnock, RSPB NI’s Senior Conservation Officer, said the nestcam would be offering viewers a "bird soap opera" thanks to the curlew nest, which is based in the Antrim Hills.
"Be prepared to laugh out loud at the antics that are going on, be captivated by the male’s impressive `bubbling' song and watch on tender hooks as we wait for the eggs to hatch," he said.
"With their amazing long curved bills, long legs and evocative calls, curlews are one of our most charismatic birds, but their numbers are in steep decline.
"The call of the curlew was once a familiar sound but sadly is fading into memories, as breeding numbers have fallen by 82 per cent since the mid-1980’s.
"Through our up-close, real time and 24/7 footage, we want audiences to fall in love with this species and support our work to help save nature".
Viewers can tune in at www.rspb.org.uk/NIwebcams
