Cryptic Clue - just a 'stone' throw from here a strange curlew is sighted!

Well it's the badger episode all over again - Wayne goes to Alkborough without me and has another brilliant record in the form of a Stone Curlew.  He rung to say that it was too late to come back for me as it would be dark by the time we got back so an early start for me in the morning without him as he will be at work.  So the only way I can get my own back is to get a photo - he's left his camera at home so watch this space.