Curlew

[Traditionalist]

Curlew, (Numenius arquata 19" to 23" The largest UK wading bird;



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.