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 ...

Corncrakes are surveyed by counting calling males because of their loud, distinctive call Multiple tonne bags of nettles from across Northern Ireland have been shipped to Rathlin Island in an effort ...

A project hopes to re-establish the corncrake in Yorkshire. The scheme is the first attempt at re-establishment in the area and is being led by the Friends of the Lower Derwent Valley Conservation ...

One summer’s day a few years ago, I boarded a boat on Magheraroarty pier, on the northwest coast of Donegal, and took off for Tory Island. But the vessel wasn’t full of day trippers wanting to visit ...

Site on Mullet Peninsula which has helped double the Mayo corncrake population purchased by the State Ciara Carberry (NPWS), Denis Strong (NPWS) & John Carey (Corncrake LIFE) The State has purchased a ...

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