National efforts to boost the number of corncrakes in Ireland are paying off, but the populations of this shy bird are still at risk. A small victory in Ireland’s conservation efforts has been scored, ...

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November has become the single most surprising month of the year for unusual bird sightings, leading many to expect — and even take for granted — the unexpected. But a Nov. 7, 2017, discovery ...

You can listen to the corncrake's loud, distinctive call by pressing play The "crex crex" call of the corncrake was once a familiar sound in the British countryside. But habitat loss caused by modern ...

A rare bird endangered across the UK has been rescued after taking shelter from heavy rain on a cruise ship. The corncrake, an RSPB red-listed bird, was spotted on the 16th deck of Sky Princess by ...

A survey by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has found a 35% increase in the population of critically endangered corncrake birds in Ireland over the past five years, although the overall ...

The corncrake’s cry, thought to be loud and harsh, is a poignant reminder for older people of the advent of warmer weather. Efforts are underway to preserve its call for younger generations. By Ed ...

New data shows that efforts to increase corncrake populations in the west and northwest of Ireland are beginning to pay off. A 2024 survey from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) shows an ...

At this time of year, migrating Corncrakes are arriving in Ireland from their wintering grounds in southern and eastern Africa in the hope of breeding successfully here. The Corncrake is one of ...

In pursuit of the winter homeland of the corncrake in Africa, our problems began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) capital, Brazzaville. We arrived in the DRC on February 5th, expecting to ...

The discovery of seven rare species at National Trust for Scotland sites in 2025 is a “powerful sign” its conservation efforts are working, the charity has said. Corncrake chicks, lichen, a rare ...