Corncrake Network

A place to share knowledge and raise awareness about the conservation of this noisy but rare wee bird - the #Corncrake !

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

@DJChrisBerrow @BBCRadio2 @OJBorg @DJChrisBerrow - this works, but Crexy is our Corncrake Network mascot! Grassland living bird in peril - check out https://t.co/rRE80HmnlQ

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

@BBCRadio2 is just about to get crexy - #midnightmastermind with @OJBorg https://t.co/DXCOLQANiM

[The Herald @heraldscotland]

“We undertake a very different and productive way of farming on Canna."

Boost for endangered Corncrake as number of birds on Isle of Canna soars

https://t.co/13CYa2jp8V

@McDougall1994

[Scottish Environment LINK @ScotLINK]

In the upcoming UK budget, @RachelReevesMP has an opportunity to invest in nature-friendly farming and make sure Scotland has the funds it needs to make the transition to a system that works for nature, climate & people.

Read more in this blog:

https://t.co/78Ai3mnr95

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

@anneguichard @RSPBNI Keep going Anne!!!

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

@NatureNorthEast @RSPBScotland I love Brent geese - my favourite goose!

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

Sadly many people have never heard or seen a corncrake, learn about how RSPB and other land managers on Coll have been helping #corncrakes.
https://t.co/yarUPGRVKE
@RSPBScotland
@HeritageFundUK
@CorncrakeLife
@NatureScot
@Naturebroking
@NFFNUK
@ctshirts

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

@PapayRanger @RSPBScotland @HeritageFundUK That's sad, thanks for letting us know

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

If you heard or saw a Corncrake this year, then please report it here: https://t.co/fyaQrnzqH8. Your reports help us target our conservation efforts.

Huge thanks to everyone who has already reported your Corncrake records.

@RSPBScotland
@heritagefunduk
#corncrakecalling

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

Historic films, photos and a big thank you! As always cake will be available and the event is free! Hope you can make it. @NFFNUK @RSPBScotland @HeritageFundUK

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

@Tireebirder @PatchBirding @BirdGuides Just catching up with a fellow parula...

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

Congratulations to all involved in @HeritageFundUK supported project ‘Corncrake Calling’. We have been shortlisted for a @NatureofScot award! @RSPBScotland @NatureScot @SuntoryGlobal #farmingwithnature #umbrellaspecies #conservationandcommunities 📷RSPB Images

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

@Laurabees01 @SianKTaylor @WWTworldwide @donaldsonlynda1 @KaneBrides @Dan_Gornall Would love to get a copy of this poster for local high school! PM me

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

Islay barley growers and distillers using Islay malt were invited to a day exploring sustainable barley production on an island scale. Opportunities for farmland birds including #crexcrex Thanx to @ScotchWhiskySWA. @RSPBScotland @NatureScot @JamesHuttonInst

[Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage @DeptHousingIRL]

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform @noonan_malcolm has revealed that @CorncrakeLife & @NPWSNatureCons efforts to increase corncrake populations in the west and north west of Ireland are paying off.

Read more: https://t.co/JLXOkw81f1

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

How gorgeous is Red Grouse of Hartside? She was crowned Champion at the Islay, Jura and Colonsay Agricultural Show earlier this month. Shown here with Stuart Lamont from the Oa reserve, Islay. Red Grouse loves eating grass and saving Chough and Corncrake.

#AgriculturalShow2024

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

Corncrake rescue! This Corncrake chick was being blown like tumbleweed down a track when Morgan - Oronsay Farm Manager - rescued it and returned it safely to its mum.

📸 taken under licence, Morgan Vaughan

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

Umbrella species? Corncrake conservation efforts add up to more than the sum of their parts. @N_T_S @RSPBScotland @scotgov @CroftingScot
📷 White Tailed Bumblebee - Angharad Ward
📷Marsh Fritillary Butterfly - Emily Platt

[Corncrake Network @crexcrexnet]

Silage season started in the Hebrides - remember to corncrake friendly mow! @CorncrakeLife @CornabusFarm @NFFNUK