Curlew, (Numenius arquata 19" to 23" The largest UK wading bird;
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_Curlew (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_Curlew)
Also known as "Whaup" in Scotland and the North of England. Only the shoulder feathers were used as a relatively poor substitute for Dotterel. Use Starling dyed yellow as a substitute. The bird is well known for its often eerie sounding call. Skins are occasionally available, but hardly worth obtaining.
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